Visiting Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (9 Month Appointment; non-tenure track). Primary duties will include teaching courses such as Petrophysics, special topics in emerging areas of the discipline, and general engineering courses. Successful candidates must also demonstrate the ability to mentor and advise students engaged in Senior Design projects and undergraduate research activities. Duties also include participating in ABET accreditation activities such as assessment and evaluation of student outcomes and other service activities as needed by the School of Engineering. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The School of Engineering, with thriving enrollment, has ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering. The School will also launch a new undergraduate program in Computer Science and a transdisciplinary Master of Science in Systems Engineering in Fall 2026.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely-related discipline. Applicants close to finishing a Ph.D. will be considered if their degree completion is prior to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. We strongly encourage candidates with research experience in one or more of the listed areas and the credentials required to teach in those areas.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/.