Assistant Professor of Transportation and International Logistics at Texas A&M University System
Laredo, Texas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Teaching, Research, Scholarly Publications, Community Engagement, Service Activities, International Logistics, Transportation, Graduate Coursework, PhD, DBA, AACSB Accreditation, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Public Service, Curriculum Development, Student Success

Industry

Education Management

Description
Job TitleAssistant Professor of Transportation and International Logistics Agency Texas A&M International University Department Division, Int'l Business & Technology Studies Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a/an Assistant Professor of Transportation and International Logistics to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/. This is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position. Primary duties will include teaching courses (a reduced teaching load for the first years of hire) and engaging in scholarly publications, reflecting the School’s strong emphasis on research productivity. Faculty enjoy access to comprehensive research resources, including WRDS, Bloomberg, CRSP, and DataStream, as well as Ph.D. student research assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and sustain excellence in teaching, maintain an active research agenda leading to publications in reputable, discipline-based peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to service and engagement activities consistent with the School’s mission and AACSB accreditation standards. Duties also include service to the department, college, and university. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The AACSB-accredited Sanchez School offers a PhD in International Business Administration and is home to The International Trade Journal, indexed in Web of Science. To further advance impactful scholarship, faculty are encouraged to collaborate with any of our four Centers of Academic Excellence. Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a PhD/DBA in Business or a closely related field and have at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in Transportation or International Logistics. ABDs can also be considered if they are in a position to complete their degree before the start date. We strongly encourage candidates with research focuses on international logistics and business phenomena, particularly those who can leverage Laredo, Texas’s status as the #1 port in the Americas and its vibrant ecosystem of transportation, logistics, customs, technology-driven, and trade-related organizations. We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university. Application Process The first review of applications will be 11/22/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include: Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications Current curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree Names and contact information of three current professional references Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. M. Gaston Cedillo, at miguel.cedillo@tamiu.edu. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (956) 326-2360. Useful Links: TAMIU Home Page TAMIU Campus Tour Employee Benefits Safety & Security Notices EEO Statement Non-discrimination/Sexual Harassment Americans with Disabilities Act Veterans Employment Preference Former Foster Child Employment Preference Selective Service Other TAMU System Job Opportunities
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach courses and engage in scholarly publications, with a strong emphasis on research productivity. Duties also include service to the department, college, and university.
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