Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (McAllen Campus)

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (McAllen Campus) Construction Science

Location McAllen, Texas

Open Date 10/22/2026

Position ID 193712

Description

The Department of Construction Science (COSC), College of Architecture at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment.

This position will be based in McAllen, Texas and will support the department’s programs at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen. This is an open-rank search encompassing the titles of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, Instructional Professor, or Assistant Professor of the Practice, Associate Professor of the Practice, Professor of the Practice, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience. The target start date is Fall 2027. We seek candidates who can demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, integrate contemporary professional experience into the academic curriculum, promote students’ lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices, and engage in meaningful departmental and industry experience.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the undergraduate and potentially graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the field, including outreach to industry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships during the summer months. Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials.

We invite candidates who have expertise in construction scheduling, construction materials and methods, structures, mechanical electrical and plumbing systems, and related topics and who can demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, integrate contemporary professional experience into the academic curriculum, promote students’ lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices, and engage in meaningful departmental and industry service.

The Department of Construction Science is one of the largest and most renowned programs of construction higher education. The Department offers STEM degrees in all three B.S., M.S. (face-to-face and online options), and Ph.D. levels. The undergraduate program in Construction Science has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and in 2012, the master’s program in Construction Management was one of the first graduate programs accredited by ACCE. Recently, the department has expanded its academic portfolio. The bachelor’s degree enrolls students at the Higher Education Center at McAllen in addition to at its main campus in College Station, the master’s program was approved for online delivery, and in 2021, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved the Ph.D. program in construction science. This doctoral program in construction is the first in Texas and offers three concentration areas; i) construction management and safety, ii) smart construction, and iii) sustainable construction to meet the rapid changes and demands of the construction industry and academia. As of Fall, 2026 the Department has a student population composed of 1,358 students at the undergraduate level, 143 students at the Master’s degree level, and 52 Ph.D. students; 70 faculty and staff members; the strong support of a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), composed of over 350 firms from various AEC/FM domains; and eight endowed professorships including the Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Chair designated for the Department Head. Each year, the Department awards more than $500,000 in scholarships through the support of our partners and conducts the largest department-level career fair at TAMU. On the College Station campus, the department is housed in Francis Hall, a state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building located in the heart of the campus, which is the only stand-alone building for construction education in Texas. More information about the Department is available at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/cosc/.

Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley (https://texashighways.com/culture/the-magic-of-the-rio-grande-valley/) , the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (https://mcallen.tamu.edu/) (HECM) offers the chance to live and work in one of Texas’s fastest-growing (https://riograndeguardian.com/stories/abbott,35741) and most dynamic regions.

As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of about 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year-round—from the Fiestas de Palmas (https://www.fiestadepalmas.com/) to the Texas Citrus Fiesta (https://www.texascitrusfiesta.com/) and Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights (https://www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com/) . Both cities offer short commutes and an affordable cost of living.

Just an hour from the Gulf of Mexico’s South Padre Island (https://visitsouthpadreisland.com/) , faculty can spend weekends on the beach, bird-watching at the World Birding Center (https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd\_br\_p4502\_0058q.pdf) , or exploring local treasures like McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS (https://theimasonline.org/) ), the Gelman Stained Glass Museum (https://www.gelmanmuseum.org/) , and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo (https://gladysporterzoo.org/) . The region also stands at the forefront of innovation, with SpaceX (https://www.spacex.com/) Starbase just a short drive away in Boca Chica. McAllen’s nationally recognized food scene—hailed by Texas Highways as one of the hottest in the state (https://texashighways.com/food-drink/the-rio-grande-valley-is-texas-greatest-culinary-secret/) —offers everything from authentic regional Mexican cuisine to chef-driven fine dining. For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Eng./Eng.D., D.Arch., M.Arch., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the teaching discipline) or

• A master's degree and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field appropriate to the discipline in which the faculty member will teach (e.g., Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Education, or a closely related field); or

• A bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field in which the faculty member will teach and an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied or professional setting, demonstrated through a combination of significant industry leadership, professional licensure or certifications (recognized industry or professional credentials directly related to the faculty member’s teaching discipline, (e.g., P.E., RA, CPC, PMP, LEED AP, CCM) executive-level experience, national or international professional recognition, major project accomplishments, industry awards, published professional work, or other evidence of sustained distinction in the profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of construction science industry experience in the U.S.

• Demonstrated expertise and a successful teaching record in core construction science and management topics including construction scheduling, construction materials and methods, mechanical electrical and plumbing systems, structures, and related topics.

Application Instructions

Application materials must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/195180

The review of applications will begin during the first week of December 2026; however, the positions will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by November 15, 2026, as applications received by that date will receive priority review.

Applications must include the following:

• Cover Letter

• A curriculum vita/resume

• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching and/or service, as applicable

• At least three professional references with complete contact information

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Mrs. Liz Smith ( [email protected] ).