Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Civil Engineering

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Open Rank) -
Civil Engineering

Job Class Code: 10017

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV2082

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1

Scope of Job:

The Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor of Practice position (open rank)
beginning Fall 2027 to support our expanding programs and growing
student body.This position is part of a strategic initiative to
extend UTRGV's full four-year Civil Engineering curriculum to the
Brownsville campus starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. Having
previously delivered lower-division coursework and expanded into
third-year courses in Fall 2026, the department is now completing
its goal of offering a complete, four-year program in Brownsville.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading this
campus expansion and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate
courses across multiple civil engineering disciplines at the
Brownsville campus.Additional responsibilities include academic
advising and student mentoring, supporting outreach and recruitment
efforts, and building strong collaborative partnerships with local
schools, community colleges, and industry leaders. Candidates
should demonstrate industry experience, strong interpersonal and
communication skills, and a commitment to practical,
application-oriented teaching. Professional Engineer (PE) or
Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensure is strongly
preferred.

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley
and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education
dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading
research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we
support sustainable development, community engagement, and
well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is
committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and
talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,
including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving
Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will
promote student access and success by building from strength in
education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we
will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond
by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works,
expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and
fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four
counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university
for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the
students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one
of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic
students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV
website.

Department Background: The UTRGV Department of
Civil Engineering currently serves over 850 undergraduate and
graduate students through its ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science
(BSCE) and Master of Science (MSCE) degree programs. Backed by a
dedicated faculty of more than 20 full-time members, the department
delivers a comprehensive curriculum spanning Structural,
Geotechnical, Transportation, Water Resources and Environmental
Engineering, and Construction Management.The department fosters an
active, hands-on learning environment with strong student
engagement in professional organizations, including the American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Texas Society of
Professional Engineers (TSPE). Faculty members lead impactful,
externally funded research in sustainable infrastructure, smart
cities, climate resilience, and advanced construction materials,
offering students valuable opportunities to address real-world
engineering challenges. To learn more about our department, please
visit the UTRGV Civil Engineering Website at http://www.utrgv.edu/cive/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a minimum of a master's degree in civil
engineering or a closely related field from an accredited
institution. Candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of
university- or college-level teaching experience in an ABET
accredited engineering program, or at least five (5) years of
professional civil engineering industry practice. Applicants should
demonstrate a strong connection between academic teaching and
professional practice, showing the ability to integrate real-world
engineering experience into classroom instruction. Candidates must
also exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, a
commitment to high-quality undergraduate education, and the ability
to mentor and advise students effectively. Candidates at the rank
of Associate of Full Professor in Practice must provide evidence of
leadership experience appropriate to that level.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching
excellence by effectively incorporating practical, real-world
industry experience into their courses. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach undergraduate civil engineering courses
across multiple sub-disciplines, including but not limited to land
surveying, construction materials, structural analysis/design,
water resources, environmental engineering, geotechnical
engineering, transportation, and construction engineering.

Preferred Qualification:

A Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Land
Surveyor (RPLS) license is highly desirable. Candidates with
significant practical industry experience and a strong record of
effective teaching will be given preference. Applicants with a
broad technical background and the ability to integrate emerging
technologies into teaching and learning across the civil
engineering curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.
Experience with innovative instructional methods, such as
experiential learning, project-based education, or
technology-enhanced instruction, is advantageous. UTRGV is a
Hispanic-Serving Institution, distinguished by its high percentage
of Hispanic students and its strong commitment to bilingual and
culturally responsive education.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and
Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 3

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2027

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities,
including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of
interest.

Open Date: 10/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal
at
https://careers.utrgv.edu. Complete
all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first
time, please complete all biographical information including
address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by
selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a
criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all
candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the
position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the
Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office
environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby
subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The
retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option
to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not
English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a
satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173
or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are
subject to budget approval.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52891
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