Job Title Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Drilling 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 (Drilling 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 position. Primary duties will include building an independent externally-funded research program to raise the research profile of the School of Engineering, teach courses, and actively contribute to the School’s mission. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university. Moreover, course buyouts are available through internal processes tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include participation in ABET accreditation activities, including the assessment and evaluation of student outcomes; other service responsibilities as needed by the School of Engineering including recruitment efforts and initiatives. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. We have ABET-accredited programs in Systems, Computer, and Petroleum Engineering. An M.S. in Systems Engineering will start in Fall 2026. Petroleum Engineering faculty conduct research in enhanced oil recovery, geomechanics & hydraulic fracturing, carbon storage, and enhanced geothermal systems. Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely-related discipline. Applicants close to finishing a Ph.D. will be considered if their degree completion is prior to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates must possess the ability to mentor and advise students working on Senior Design projects and research activities. We strongly encourage candidates with demonstrated experience in any drilling engineering area such as drilling and cementing, well planning and design, well control, drilling fluids, drilling optimization, wellbore integrity, and drilling analytics and automation, to apply. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to publish research in highly ranked venues and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations. The successful candidate must be able to teach all drilling engineering courses in the curriculum. 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 10/10/2025 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/ (https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/) . For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Khaled Enab 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.