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Texas A&M University · 4 months ago

Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Drilling Engineering)

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering (Drilling Engineering) to join their faculty starting Fall 2026. The role involves building an independent research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and participating in accreditation activities, all while contributing to the university’s mission of student success and research excellence.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Building an independent externally-funded research program to raise the research profile of the School of Engineering

Teaching undergraduate and future graduate courses

Being an active faculty member

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

Qualification

. in Petroleum EngineeringDrilling Engineering expertiseResearch publication potentialTeaching drilling coursesMentoring studentsInterdisciplinary collaborationStudent advising

Required

Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely-related discipline

Ability to mentor and advise students working on Senior Design projects and research activities

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

Potential to publish research in highly ranked venues and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations

Ability to teach all drilling engineering courses in the curriculum

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Additional pay is available for summer teaching.

Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences.

Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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