Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (MXET Program - McAllen) Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
Location Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, TX
Open Date 4/30/2026
Position ID 181723
Description
Position Description:
The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for 2 part-time or full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) or Visiting (Non-Tenure) positions at (visiting) lecturer, (visiting) senior lecturer, (visiting) principal lecturer, (visiting) instructional assistant professor, (visiting) instructional associate professor, or (visiting) instructional professor, (visiting) professor of the practice levels with the titles and ranks depending on background, qualifications, and experience with a 4.5-month or 9-month academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning in fall 2026, or spring 2027.
Successful applicants will teach primarily at the undergraduate level and provide extensive support for Texas A&M Engineering, including developing and implementing improvements to instructional techniques. The successful applicants will be responsible for the organization, delivery, evaluation and assessment of the engineering courses and student outcomes associated with those courses at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen in McAllen, Texas. Courses include, but may not be limited to, robotics and automation, mechatronics, control engineering, engineering design, mechanical engineering, engineering laboratories, and senior capstone design courses. Successful applicants will serve as a liaison between College Station and McAllen engineering faculty/staff and advise and mentor undergraduate students and student organizations, including developing and leading extracurricular activities for undergraduate students.
The Texas A&M McAllen Higher Education Center is a remote learning environment of Texas A&M University located in McAllen, Texas. There are several Texas A&M programs offered at the McAllen Higher Education Center, including two degree programs for engineering: Interdisciplinary Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology. Students who choose to study engineering at the McAllen Higher Education Center are Texas A&M Engineering students. They will spend at least their first year in McAllen as general engineering students. After their first year, they may wish to stay at the McAllen Higher Education Center to earn a BS in either Interdisciplinary Engineering or Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology, or they may choose to apply to one of the 22 engineering majors offered in College Station. These talented students will be enrolled in Texas A&M engineering courses, taught by Texas A&M faculty, earning a Texas A&M degree, all while being able to stay in the Rio Grande Valley. More information available here: https://engineering.tamu.edu/admissions-and-aid/engineering-at-mcallen/index.html)
Discover McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley:
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.missiontexas.us/298/Texas-Citrus-Fiesta) 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
For appointments at the (Visiting) Lecturer, (Visiting) Senior Lecturer, (Visiting) Principal Lecturer, (Visiting) Instructional Assistant Professor, (Visiting) Instructional Associate Professor, or (Visiting) Instructional Professor level,
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach or
Master's degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
A doctoral degree
Significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field
An extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting
Relevant hands-on experience aligned with mechatronics and robotics engineering - these include, but are not limited to, robotics and automation, mechanical engineering, and control engineering
There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.
For appointments at the (Visiting) Professor of the Practice level
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline in the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field or
An extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting
Minimum 20 years of experience in industry
Preferred Qualifications
25 years of experience as a practicing engineer
A doctoral degree
Relevant hands-on experience aligned with mechatronics and robotics engineering - these include, but are not limited to, robotics and automation, mechanical engineering, and control engineering
There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement (to include philosophy and plans for teaching and service, as applicable), and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at apply.interfolio.com/184914. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 1, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin in fall 2026 or spring 2027.
Job Contact
Oscar Lopez | olopez@tamu.edu
