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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotech Engineering)

Job Posting Number2026061TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentIngram School of Engineering

Position Description

TheIngram School of Engineering (https://www.engineering.txst.edu/) at Texas State University ( TXST ) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in geotechnical engineering area starting in fall 2026.

Texas State University launched its Civil Engineering (CE) program under the Ingram School of Engineering in 2019. The CE program received EAC ABET accreditation in 2024 and now has 18 faculty members serving 540 undergraduate and 60 graduate and PhD students. In 2024, Texas State established the PhD in CE program, focusing on leadership, innovation, communication, and entrepreneurship in infrastructure. This exclusive program integrates Civil Engineering principles with entrepreneurial skills and technology-enhanced infrastructure ( TEI ), making it the first of its kind in Texas. This initiative highlights the need for infrastructure innovation and supports the university’sRoad to R1 (https://www.president.txst.edu/strategic-vision/run-to-r1/impact.html) goals.

The CE program has excellent laboratory facilities, including the recently opened $15M state-of-the-art Infrastructure Research Laboratory ( IRL ), with a strong floor and reaction wall for complex large-scale geo-structural and material testing. Texas State is leading a USDOT Tier I University Transportation Center “Coastal REsearch And Transportation Education” ( CREATE ), where research activities support coastal infrastructure durability.

The successful candidate will be expected to (a) work toward establishing a sustainable program of funded research in Geotechnical Engineering, including receiving significant external research funding, (b) exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and © perform university and professional service.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026.

Required Qualifications

+ An earned doctorate in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.

+ Demonstrate the potential to build a sustainable and impactful research program in geotechnical engineering.

+ The ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fundamental courses related to geotechnical engineering (i.e., soil mechanics, foundation design) as well as the candidate’s specific area of research emphasis in accordance with departmental needs.

+ Professional Licensure/Registration (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire.

+ Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated interest and expertise in conducting geotechnical research in one or more of the following areas: 1) ground improvement, or 2) geotechnical systems support in the setting of a large-scale structural lab with strong wall and strong floor.

+ Proven ability to secure external funding.

+ Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments.

+ Professional experience in industry or government agency.

+ Experience advising and mentoring students in academic environments.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54639.

To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted byJanuary 15, 2026.

The following documentation must be included in the application:

+ Cover letter

+ Curriculum vitae, to include:

+ List of professional and post-doctoral employments

+ List of published peer-reviewed articles

+ List of authored, funded research proposals, with funding amount and funding agency

+ List of courses taught, if any, as the Instructor of Record

+ Statement of research interests

+ Statement of teaching interests

+ Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

+ List of three references

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date11/18/2025

Review Date01/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54639

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