Working at Texas A&M University means joining a vibrant community with nearly 150 years of history, built on a foundation of excellence, leadership and service. As the state’s first public institution of higher learning, Texas A&M proudly honors unique Aggie traditions while serving a dynamic student body on a sprawling College Station campus. Faculty and staff play a pivotal role in shaping innovative research, fulfilling our land, sea and space grant missions, and carrying forward the enduring Aggie spirit through camaraderie and commitment to progress.
Explore the links below to discover more about Texas A&M’s rich history, learn about open faculty positions and immerse yourself in the traditions that unite the Aggie community.
Working at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M opened its doors in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Today, we stand as a research-intensive flagship university dedicated to sending Aggie leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow.
Texas A&M is the state's first public institution of higher education. With a student body of more than 59,000 and more than 5,200 acres on the College Station campus, Texas A&M is also among the nation's largest universities.
There are many terms and phrases that are unique to Texas A&M, and you'll often hear Aggies using them when speaking to one another. These words are often rooted in history and tradition, much like the university itself.