Assistant Professor Of Civil Engineering (geotech Engineering)

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotech Engineering)

The Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in geotechnical engineering starting in fall 2026. The CE program has excellent laboratory facilities, including the recently opened $15M state-of-the-art Infrastructure Research Laboratory, with a strong floor and reaction wall for complex large-scale geo-structural and material testing. Texas State is leading a USDOT Tier I University Transportation Center "Coastal REsearch And Transportation Education" (CREATE), where research activities support coastal infrastructure durability.

The successful candidate will be expected to work toward establishing a sustainable program of funded research in Geotechnical Engineering, exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and perform university and professional service.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrate the potential to build a sustainable and impactful research program in geotechnical engineering.
• The ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fundamental courses related to geotechnical engineering as well as the candidate's specific area of research emphasis in accordance with departmental needs.
• Professional Licensure/Registration (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within three years of initial hire.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and expertise in conducting geotechnical research in one or more of the following areas: ground improvement, or geotechnical systems support in the setting of a large-scale structural lab with strong wall and strong floor.
• Proven ability to secure external funding.
• Proven ability as an effective instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate academic environments.
• Professional experience in industry or government agency.
• Experience advising and mentoring students in academic environments.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026. The following documentation must be included in the application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, to include:
• List of professional and post-doctoral employments
• List of published peer-reviewed articles
• List of authored, funded research proposals, with funding amount and funding agency
• List of courses taught, if any, as the Instructor of Record
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching interests
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• List of three references

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

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