The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540
Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering
Job Class Code:
– FLSA:
– Posting Number:
FRGV1909 Location:
Brownsville, Texas Division/Organization:
Provost – Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non‑Tenure Position:
3 years Tenure Status:
Non Tenure Track FTE:
1.0
Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving the student body as a Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the 2026‑2027 academic year based at the Brownsville campus. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Open‑Rank Professor of Practice position (Assistant/Associate/Full depending on qualifications and experience), beginning Fall 2026, to support the department’s continued growth and increasing student enrollment. The department currently serves over 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 27 full‑time faculty members dedicated to delivering high‑quality education, impactful research, and meaningful student engagement through its ABET‑accredited program. At present, the department only offers the first two years of undergraduate courses at the Brownsville campus. These positions are part of a strategic plan to expand to the delivery of the full four‑year curriculum at the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to help lead this expansion, teaching undergraduate courses across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, supporting outreach and recruitment initiatives, and building collaborations with local schools, community colleges, and industry partners. Applicants should possess substantial industry experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to practical, application‑oriented teaching. UTRGV is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution dedicated to serving a diverse student population. The successful candidate will shape the growth of a young, dynamic mechanical engineering program at a high‑impact public university, contribute to the Brownsville campus expansion, a cornerstone of UTRGV’s regional development strategy, inspire a diverse new generation of engineers and leaders in South Texas – one of the nation’s most rapidly developing regions, and collaborate with strong industry and government partners to design applied learning ecosystems that reflect real‑world practice.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus.
Advise and mentor students, fostering academic and professional growth.
Support outreach and recruitment initiatives to expand the student body.
Build collaborations with local schools, community colleges, and industry partners.
Participate in the expansion of the department’s four‑year undergraduate curriculum at the Brownsville campus.
Contribute to the department’s ABET accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
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 Candidates at the Assistant Professor of Practice level (non‑tenure‑track) position will be considered based on demonstrated potential to enhance the teaching, service, and capabilities of the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Preferred Qualification
Experienced in teaching a broad range of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, from lower to upper‑level, encompassing thermal‑fluids, mechanics, and design (e.g., dynamic modeling and analysis sequence, computer‑aided design and engineering design sequence).
Application Process 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 (including highlights of major project, industry collaborations), and Teaching Philosophy (including how you incorporate applied/industry‑relevant learning and mentoring). 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.
Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, 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.
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.
Open Date 11/03/2025
To Apply Visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49201
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– FLSA:
– Posting Number:
FRGV1909 Location:
Brownsville, Texas Division/Organization:
Provost – Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non‑Tenure Position:
3 years Tenure Status:
Non Tenure Track FTE:
1.0
Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving the student body as a Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering beginning in the 2026‑2027 academic year based at the Brownsville campus. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Open‑Rank Professor of Practice position (Assistant/Associate/Full depending on qualifications and experience), beginning Fall 2026, to support the department’s continued growth and increasing student enrollment. The department currently serves over 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 27 full‑time faculty members dedicated to delivering high‑quality education, impactful research, and meaningful student engagement through its ABET‑accredited program. At present, the department only offers the first two years of undergraduate courses at the Brownsville campus. These positions are part of a strategic plan to expand to the delivery of the full four‑year curriculum at the Brownsville campus. The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to help lead this expansion, teaching undergraduate courses across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, supporting outreach and recruitment initiatives, and building collaborations with local schools, community colleges, and industry partners. Applicants should possess substantial industry experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to practical, application‑oriented teaching. UTRGV is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution dedicated to serving a diverse student population. The successful candidate will shape the growth of a young, dynamic mechanical engineering program at a high‑impact public university, contribute to the Brownsville campus expansion, a cornerstone of UTRGV’s regional development strategy, inspire a diverse new generation of engineers and leaders in South Texas – one of the nation’s most rapidly developing regions, and collaborate with strong industry and government partners to design applied learning ecosystems that reflect real‑world practice.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus.
Advise and mentor students, fostering academic and professional growth.
Support outreach and recruitment initiatives to expand the student body.
Build collaborations with local schools, community colleges, and industry partners.
Participate in the expansion of the department’s four‑year undergraduate curriculum at the Brownsville campus.
Contribute to the department’s ABET accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
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 Candidates at the Assistant Professor of Practice level (non‑tenure‑track) position will be considered based on demonstrated potential to enhance the teaching, service, and capabilities of the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Preferred Qualification
Experienced in teaching a broad range of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, from lower to upper‑level, encompassing thermal‑fluids, mechanics, and design (e.g., dynamic modeling and analysis sequence, computer‑aided design and engineering design sequence).
Application Process 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 (including highlights of major project, industry collaborations), and Teaching Philosophy (including how you incorporate applied/industry‑relevant learning and mentoring). 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.
Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, 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.
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.
Open Date 11/03/2025
To Apply Visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49201
#J-18808-Ljbffr