University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540
Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering
Job Class Code:
10031 FLSA:
Exempt Posting Number:
FRGV1907 Location:
Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization:
Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
(not specified) Tenure Status:
Tenure Track FTE:
1.0
Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic, externally funded research program that addresses key challenges in the areas of Dynamics Systems and Control. Successful candidates will contribute to one or more of the research centers in the College of Engineering & Computer Science and in particular to the University Transportation Center for Railroad Safety, NSF CREST Center for Multidisciplinary Research Excellence in Cyber-Physical Infrastructure Systems (MECIS), and/or UTRGV Center for Nanotechnology. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development in areas relevant to energy systems and storage. The candidate will also support the master's program in mechanical engineering and contribute to the PhD program in material science and engineering. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, including partnerships within the department and across other research centers. The candidate will be encouraged to engage with industry partners, contribute to the university's mission of community engagement. For priority consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until positions are filled. A complete application will include the following required documents: Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts, List of 3 References, Letter of Interest, Research Statement, and Teaching Philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university (at least conferred before the start date of September 1, 2026. Prospective candidates in all mechanical engineering areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality research in dynamic systems and control.
Strong potential for securing external funding and supporting graduate students.
Experience and/or demonstrated ability in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
Expected to contribute to the master's program in mechanical engineering and the PhD program in material science and engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated potential or experience in pursuing external research funding in areas related to dynamics systems and control; a strong foundation in publishing scholarly work with contributions in reputable journals or conferences; experience with or a strong aptitude for using advanced computational tools, AI, or machine learning techniques to address engineering challenges; and interest or initial experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with a willingness to engage in partnerships across academia, research centers, or industry.
Commitment to teaching excellence, with experience as a teaching assistant, instructor, or mentor to undergraduate or graduate students, and enthusiasm for curriculum development in areas related to dynamic systems, thermal sciences, AI, or computational modeling.
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Application Process and Other Information Open Date:
11/03/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). All positions are subject to budget approval.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49217
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10031 FLSA:
Exempt Posting Number:
FRGV1907 Location:
Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization:
Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
(not specified) Tenure Status:
Tenure Track FTE:
1.0
Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic, externally funded research program that addresses key challenges in the areas of Dynamics Systems and Control. Successful candidates will contribute to one or more of the research centers in the College of Engineering & Computer Science and in particular to the University Transportation Center for Railroad Safety, NSF CREST Center for Multidisciplinary Research Excellence in Cyber-Physical Infrastructure Systems (MECIS), and/or UTRGV Center for Nanotechnology. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development in areas relevant to energy systems and storage. The candidate will also support the master's program in mechanical engineering and contribute to the PhD program in material science and engineering. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, including partnerships within the department and across other research centers. The candidate will be encouraged to engage with industry partners, contribute to the university's mission of community engagement. For priority consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until positions are filled. A complete application will include the following required documents: Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts, List of 3 References, Letter of Interest, Research Statement, and Teaching Philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university (at least conferred before the start date of September 1, 2026. Prospective candidates in all mechanical engineering areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality research in dynamic systems and control.
Strong potential for securing external funding and supporting graduate students.
Experience and/or demonstrated ability in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
Expected to contribute to the master's program in mechanical engineering and the PhD program in material science and engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated potential or experience in pursuing external research funding in areas related to dynamics systems and control; a strong foundation in publishing scholarly work with contributions in reputable journals or conferences; experience with or a strong aptitude for using advanced computational tools, AI, or machine learning techniques to address engineering challenges; and interest or initial experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with a willingness to engage in partnerships across academia, research centers, or industry.
Commitment to teaching excellence, with experience as a teaching assistant, instructor, or mentor to undergraduate or graduate students, and enthusiasm for curriculum development in areas related to dynamic systems, thermal sciences, AI, or computational modeling.
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Application Process and Other Information Open Date:
11/03/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Security sensitive: All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). All positions are subject to budget approval.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49217
#J-18808-Ljbffr