Professor & Chair for the Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Professor & Chair for the Department of Computational Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

College Of Arts And Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Department of Computational Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) invites applications for the department chair position to begin in Fall 2026. As the academic and administrative leader of the department the chair manages faculty staff and student affairs; plays a key role in budget and resource management; oversees strategic planning; and represents the department to external stakeholders. Additionally the chair is responsible for fostering excellence in teaching research and service while promoting the strategic goals of the department college and institution. The CEMS department is one of the seven academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences and the chair reports to the dean of the college.

This position is a 12-month full-time appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure on arrival pending approval from the Texas A&M System Board of Regents. The chair will receive three months of summer salary with a 50% administrative addition to performing the administrative duties described above the chair is expected to fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Professor.

The department offers undergraduate degrees in the following academic programs: Computer Science Cyber Engineering Technology Cybersecurity Electronic Systems Engineering Technology and Mathematics. Computer Science and Cybersecurity each offer a masters degree. The department also supports service courses in Physics. The department may support the future development of Engineering programs.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Education and Experience:

An earned Doctoral degree in an area represented by the department or a closely related field.
Ten (10) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of Associate Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases.
A strong record of active research and teaching excellence.
Demonstrated record of effective administrative leadership.
Demonstrated record of securing external research funding.
Experience teaching supervising and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Experience with instructional technology and online course development.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Expertise and teaching experience in one of the areas within Computational Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
Leadership roles in professional organizations.
Experience with department accreditation and/or program review processes.
Experience launching and developing new programs and expanding existing programs.

ApplicantInstructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed
A curriculum vitae
Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework
A list of three (3) professional references including name address title telephone number and email address

Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio: A&M-SA is a comprehensive university with over 8000 students (Fall 2025) enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will join this rapidly growing Hispanic-Serving Institution.

The priority date for applications is January 2 2026. The position is open until filled.

Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair via USPS or email delivery. If selected finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.

Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g. AACRAO; A&M University-San Antonio

Human Resources

ATTN: Alissa Meyer

One University Way Ste. 435

San Antonio Texas 78224

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