Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice position (open rank) beginning Fall 2027 to support our expanding programs and growing student body.

This position is part of a strategic initiative to extend UTRGV’s full four-year Civil Engineering curriculum to the Brownsville campus starting in the 2027–2028 academic year. Having previously delivered lower-division coursework and expanded into third-year courses in Fall 2026, the department is now completing its goal of offering a complete, four-year program in Brownsville. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading this campus expansion and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses across multiple civil engineering disciplines at the Brownsville campus.

Additional responsibilities include academic advising and student mentoring, supporting outreach and recruitment efforts, and building strong collaborative partnerships with local schools, community colleges, and industry leaders. Candidates should demonstrate industry experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to practical, application-oriented teaching. Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensure is strongly preferred.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Department Background:

The UTRGV Department of Civil Engineering currently serves over 850 undergraduate and graduate students through its ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science (BSCE) and Master of Science (MSCE) degree programs. Backed by a dedicated faculty of more than 20 full-time members, the department delivers a comprehensive curriculum spanning Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management.

The department fosters an active, hands-on learning environment with strong student engagement in professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). Faculty members lead impactful, externally funded research in sustainable infrastructure, smart cities, climate resilience, and advanced construction materials, offering students valuable opportunities to address real-world engineering challenges. To learn more about our department, please visit the UTRGV Civil Engineering Website at http://www.utrgv.edu/cive/.