Professor of Instruction, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design; KCEID

Open Rank Professor of Instruction, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job : 14804

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Instruction to lead the college's new two-semester First Year Experience program. This faculty member will play a central role in shaping the early academic, professional, and collaborative foundation of all incoming students across engineering, construction science, architecture, and interior design.

The Faculty Lead will coordinate and instruct a two-semester, college-wide First Year Experience program serving all incoming KCEID students. The anticipated hire date is Fall 2026, with a preferred start during Summer 2026 for planning and curriculum development. Candidates available to begin in Spring 2027 will also be considered.

$62,854 - $96,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Up to 40 hours per week, exempt. Teaching load: 3 courses in Fall and 3 courses in Spring, plus service responsibilities.

• MS or PhD in an engineering, construction science, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

• Experience in first‑year instruction, curriculum development, or project-based learning.
• Demonstrated use of student-centered pedagogical practices.
• Ability to support a student population reflective of Klesse College across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multi-section courses and supervising teaching assistants.
• Experience integrating tools such as generative AI, engineering and architecture software, or digital design technologies into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative action program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.