Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Engineering - ENGR

Commensurate

Corpus Christi, Texas

Faculty

The Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering The expected starting date will be Fall 2026 The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering, specifically in the areas of solid mechanics, system dynamics, and mechanical systems design, and to assist in the ABET accreditation process for the Department’s engineering programs.

The Department of Engineering is currently home to five (5) accredited programs in Engineering and Engineering Technology and a program for the MS in Engineering. The programs prepares well-educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineers and engineering technologists from a multifaceted population of students so that they can have productive and rewarding careers at local, state, and national levels. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, science, communications, and problem solving. To ensure that our graduates are valued by industry and to continually improve our program, input is sought from employers, our alumni and an industry advisory committee so that the changing needs of industry are met. The Department of Engineering offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechanical engineering technology.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering; Advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be conferred by the time of appointment; and

• One (1) or more years of experience in teaching undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in mechanical engineering, specifically strength of materials / solid mechanics, dynamical systems analysis, and mechanical systems design, experience could have been obtained during the completion of the Doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in teaching undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in the subjects listed above; and

• Experience in ABET accreditation procedures and activities.

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers/

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing listed qualifications including a statement of teaching philosophy,

• A curriculum vitae,

• Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses – including a current or previous supervisor, and

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework.

The deadline for applications is July 15, 2026

NOTE Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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.