"Assistant or Associate Professor - Petroleum Engineering"

Department: Petroleum Engineering
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description: The Petroleum Engineering Department (CCoE) at the University of Houston (UH) is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level starting the 2026 academic year. We are seeking an outstanding faculty candidate with superior skills for pioneering research and effective teaching. We invite candidates specializing in research and teaching fundamentals focused on fluid flow and phase behavior with applications to subsurface energy related processes. We seek an individual with outstanding laboratory research experience and a demonstrated scholarship record. The Houston Metropolitan Area offers excellent quality of living and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene propelled by a growing economy. Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center and has a broad industrial base in Energy, Chemicals, Materials, Aeronautics, and Medical Technologies offering additional opportunities for collaborative research.
Qualifications: A PhD in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Review of applicants will begin on February 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Cover letter describing their interest in the position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Detailed description of research interests, experience and future plans (up to 3 pages).
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (up to 2 pages).
• Names and contact details (email address and phone number) of at least three professional references.

Please apply online at https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings. The position is available effective September 1, 2026.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.