What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Professional Track: Instructional Assistant Professor/Instructional Associate Professor position at Texas A&M University?
Effective September 1, 2026, the ABET-accredited Architectural Engineering (AREN) program will become the third academic program within the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering invites applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position with a 9-month appointment beginning August 24, 2026, or January 1, 2027, at the Instructional Assistant Professor or Instructional Associate Professor level with teaching expertise in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or closely related disciplines.
The successful applicant will teach primarily at the undergraduate level in support of the Architectural Engineering program; advise and mentor undergraduate students; participate in departmental activities; and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website to learn more about the department’s academic and research programs, as well as the vision and mission of the department and the College of Engineering.
The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the continued growth, development, and long-term success of the Architectural Engineering program. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering curriculum; supporting program development, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts; engaging with industry partners; collaborating with faculty across the College of Engineering; serving on university committees; advising and mentoring undergraduate students; and supporting student organizations, project teams, and competition teams.
Course descriptions for Architectural Engineering courses can be found at:
https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/aren/
Department Information
The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University is among the leading civil and environmental engineering departments in the nation. The department currently includes 55 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 22 Academic Professional Track faculty members and serves more than 900 undergraduate and 370 graduate students. For more information, visit https://engineering.tamu.edu/civil/index.html.
For appointments at Instructional Assistant Professor or Instructional Associate Professor level, applicants must have a doctoral degree or a master’s degree in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or a closely related discipline appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach, together with significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field, or an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting. Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific faculty title.
Applicants must have expertise in teaching fundamental sophomore- and junior-level courses in architectural engineering, particularly in engineering mechanics and thermal-fluid sciences. Preferred areas of expertise include statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as these apply to buildings. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to effectively teach courses equivalent to AREN 221 (Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics for Architectural Engineers), AREN 310 (Thermal-Fluid Sciences I for Architectural Engineers), and AREN 311 (Thermal-Fluid Sciences II for Architectural Engineers).
Preference will be given to candidates with academic preparation in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or closely related disciplines. Preference may also be given to candidates holding a doctoral degree and/or professional licensure.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement (to include philosophy of teaching, research, and service, as applicable), and a list of four contact references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at https://apply.interfolio.com/188683.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 10, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
For questions regarding the application process or other inquiries, please contact Anna T. Kjolen, Administrator II, at akjolen@tamu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering invites applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position with a 9-month appointment beginning August 24, 2026, or January 1, 2027, at the Instructional Assistant Professor or Instructional Associate Professor level with teaching expertise in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or closely related disciplines.
The successful applicant will teach primarily at the undergraduate level in support of the Architectural Engineering program; advise and mentor undergraduate students; participate in departmental activities; and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website to learn more about the department’s academic and research programs, as well as the vision and mission of the department and the College of Engineering.
The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the continued growth, development, and long-term success of the Architectural Engineering program. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering curriculum; supporting program development, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts; engaging with industry partners; collaborating with faculty across the College of Engineering; serving on university committees; advising and mentoring undergraduate students; and supporting student organizations, project teams, and competition teams.
Course descriptions for Architectural Engineering courses can be found at:
https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/aren/
Department Information
The Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University is among the leading civil and environmental engineering departments in the nation. The department currently includes 55 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 22 Academic Professional Track faculty members and serves more than 900 undergraduate and 370 graduate students. For more information, visit https://engineering.tamu.edu/civil/index.html.
For appointments at Instructional Assistant Professor or Instructional Associate Professor level, applicants must have a doctoral degree or a master’s degree in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or a closely related discipline appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach, together with significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field, or an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting. Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific faculty title.
Applicants must have expertise in teaching fundamental sophomore- and junior-level courses in architectural engineering, particularly in engineering mechanics and thermal-fluid sciences. Preferred areas of expertise include statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as these apply to buildings. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to effectively teach courses equivalent to AREN 221 (Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics for Architectural Engineers), AREN 310 (Thermal-Fluid Sciences I for Architectural Engineers), and AREN 311 (Thermal-Fluid Sciences II for Architectural Engineers).
Preference will be given to candidates with academic preparation in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or closely related disciplines. Preference may also be given to candidates holding a doctoral degree and/or professional licensure.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement (to include philosophy of teaching, research, and service, as applicable), and a list of four contact references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at https://apply.interfolio.com/188683.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 10, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
For questions regarding the application process or other inquiries, please contact Anna T. Kjolen, Administrator II, at akjolen@tamu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.