Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an 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 tenure-track 9-month faculty position (with reduced teaching load and a research start-up package). Primary duties will include developing an independent, externally funded research program to enhance the School of Engineering's research profile; providing high-quality instruction and mentorship to students; and serving as an active academic service role model. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university and new hires are provided with start-up research funds. Moreover, course buyouts are available through internal processes tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include participating in program assessment; collaborating with faculty and industry partners to advance academic and research initiatives; and providing service to the School, college and university. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The School of Engineering offers ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering and will launch a multidisciplinary MS in Systems Engineering in Fall 2026. Faculty numbers have seen remarkable growth alongside thriving enrollment and program expansion.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline. Applicants nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered if the degree is awarded prior to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must demonstrate potential for high-impact research, excellence in teaching, and active engagement in professional and institutional service. We strongly encourage candidates with expertise in formation evaluation, including well logging, petrophysics, reservoir characterization, and formation testing, or in any area of production engineering, including well performance analysis and artificial lift.

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 first review of applications will be 10/19/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• A letter of interest that addresses the candidate's qualifications for the position
• Statement of research interests, experience, and future plans
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy
• 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/. For more information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Khaled Enab, Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering, at khaled.enab@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.