What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (College Station Campus) position at Texas A&M University?
The Department of Construction Science (COSC), College of Architecture at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment.
This position will be based in College Station, Texas. This is an open-rank search encompassing the titles of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, Instructional Professor, or Assistant Professor of the Practice, Associate Professor of the Practice, Professor of the Practice, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience. The target start date is Fall 2027. We seek candidates who can demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, integrate contemporary professional experience into the academic curriculum, promote students’ lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices, and engage in meaningful departmental and industry experience.
Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the undergraduate and potentially graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the field, including outreach to industry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships during the summer months. Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials.
We invite applications for an Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position to address critical instructional needs in the Department, focusing on one of three specialized areas: (a) Industrial Construction, (b) Project Controls, Advanced Project Management, and Project Leadership, or (c) Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (M/E/P) systems.
This position is dedicated primarily to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and service. These domains represent vital pillars for the modern built environment. In the realm of industrial construction, the sector requires educators who can prepare students for the unique complexities of heavy industrial, energy, and process facility projects, emphasizing specialized construction methods, advanced constructability, and large-scale project execution. Simultaneously, as capital projects face unprecedented cost, schedule, and risk pressures, the industry urgently demands deep instructional expertise in project controls, advanced project management, and project leadership, focusing on performance analytics, risk mitigation, schedule and cost optimization, and professional leadership. Furthermore, with the increasing technological sophistication, energy efficiency standards, and building system complexity of modern structures, there is a critical need for expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M/E/P) systems to teach students fundamental principles and how to coordinate, install, and manage these essential building systems. We seek candidates who can deliver high-quality instruction, mentor students, and contribute actively to departmental and professional service in either of these critical domains, preparing the next generation of construction professionals for successful careers in the industry.
The Department of Construction Science is one of the largest and most renowned programs of construction higher education. The Department offers STEM degrees in all three B.S., M.S. (face-to-face and online options), and Ph.D. levels. The undergraduate program in Construction Science has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and in 2012, the master’s program in Construction Management was one of the first graduate programs accredited by ACCE. Recently, the department has expanded its academic portfolio. The bachelor’s degree enrolls students at the Higher Education Center at McAllen in addition to at its main campus in College Station, the master’s program was approved for online delivery, and in 2021, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved the Ph.D. program in construction science. This doctoral program in construction is the first in Texas and offers three concentration areas; i) construction management and safety, ii) smart construction, and iii) sustainable construction to meet the rapid changes and demands of the construction industry and academia. As of Fall 2026, the Department has a student population of about 1,358 students at the undergraduate level, 143 students at the Master’s degree level, and 52 Ph.D. students; 70 faculty and staff members; the strong support of a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), composed of over 350 firms from various AEC/FM domains; and eight endowed professorships including the Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Chair designated for the Department Head. Each year, the Department awards more than $500,000 in scholarships through the support of our partners and conducts the largest department-level career fair at TAMU. On the College Station campus, the Department is housed in Francis Hall, a state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building located in the heart of the campus, which is the only stand-alone building for construction education in Texas. More information about the Department is available at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/cosc/.
Required Qualifications:
The review of applications will begin during the first week of December 2026; however, the positions will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by November 15, 2026, as applications received by that date will receive priority review.
Applications must include the following:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
This position will be based in College Station, Texas. This is an open-rank search encompassing the titles of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, Instructional Professor, or Assistant Professor of the Practice, Associate Professor of the Practice, Professor of the Practice, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience. The target start date is Fall 2027. We seek candidates who can demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, integrate contemporary professional experience into the academic curriculum, promote students’ lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices, and engage in meaningful departmental and industry experience.
Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the undergraduate and potentially graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the field, including outreach to industry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships during the summer months. Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials.
We invite applications for an Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position to address critical instructional needs in the Department, focusing on one of three specialized areas: (a) Industrial Construction, (b) Project Controls, Advanced Project Management, and Project Leadership, or (c) Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (M/E/P) systems.
This position is dedicated primarily to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and service. These domains represent vital pillars for the modern built environment. In the realm of industrial construction, the sector requires educators who can prepare students for the unique complexities of heavy industrial, energy, and process facility projects, emphasizing specialized construction methods, advanced constructability, and large-scale project execution. Simultaneously, as capital projects face unprecedented cost, schedule, and risk pressures, the industry urgently demands deep instructional expertise in project controls, advanced project management, and project leadership, focusing on performance analytics, risk mitigation, schedule and cost optimization, and professional leadership. Furthermore, with the increasing technological sophistication, energy efficiency standards, and building system complexity of modern structures, there is a critical need for expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M/E/P) systems to teach students fundamental principles and how to coordinate, install, and manage these essential building systems. We seek candidates who can deliver high-quality instruction, mentor students, and contribute actively to departmental and professional service in either of these critical domains, preparing the next generation of construction professionals for successful careers in the industry.
The Department of Construction Science is one of the largest and most renowned programs of construction higher education. The Department offers STEM degrees in all three B.S., M.S. (face-to-face and online options), and Ph.D. levels. The undergraduate program in Construction Science has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and in 2012, the master’s program in Construction Management was one of the first graduate programs accredited by ACCE. Recently, the department has expanded its academic portfolio. The bachelor’s degree enrolls students at the Higher Education Center at McAllen in addition to at its main campus in College Station, the master’s program was approved for online delivery, and in 2021, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved the Ph.D. program in construction science. This doctoral program in construction is the first in Texas and offers three concentration areas; i) construction management and safety, ii) smart construction, and iii) sustainable construction to meet the rapid changes and demands of the construction industry and academia. As of Fall 2026, the Department has a student population of about 1,358 students at the undergraduate level, 143 students at the Master’s degree level, and 52 Ph.D. students; 70 faculty and staff members; the strong support of a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), composed of over 350 firms from various AEC/FM domains; and eight endowed professorships including the Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Chair designated for the Department Head. Each year, the Department awards more than $500,000 in scholarships through the support of our partners and conducts the largest department-level career fair at TAMU. On the College Station campus, the Department is housed in Francis Hall, a state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building located in the heart of the campus, which is the only stand-alone building for construction education in Texas. More information about the Department is available at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/cosc/.
Required Qualifications:
- A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Eng./Eng.D., D.Arch., M.Arch., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the teaching discipline); or
- A master's degree and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field appropriate to the discipline in which the faculty member will teach (e.g., Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Education, or a closely related field); or
- A bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field in which the faculty member will teach and an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied or professional setting, demonstrated through a combination of significant industry leadership, professional licensure or certifications (recognized industry or professional credentials directly related to the faculty member’s teaching discipline, (e.g., P.E., RA, CPC, PMP, LEED AP, CCM), executive-level experience, national or international professional recognition, major project accomplishments, industry awards, published professional work, or other evidence of sustained distinction in the profession.
- A minimum of three years of construction science industry experience in the U.S.
- Demonstrated expertise and a successful teaching record in core construction science and management topics including construction scheduling, construction materials and methods, mechanical electrical and plumbing systems, structures, and related topics.
The review of applications will begin during the first week of December 2026; however, the positions will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by November 15, 2026, as applications received by that date will receive priority review.
Applications must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- A curriculum vita/resume
- Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching and/or service, as applicable
- At least three professional references with complete contact information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Salary : $500,000