Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program; Nontenure Line Faculty

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program (Nontenure Line Faculty)

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Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program (Nontenure Line Faculty)

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and school need. Successful candidates will teach at the San Marcos campus.

This posting is for the fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for this pool faculty position will be available to the Mechanical Engineering Program search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong academic background in one of the following areas: control systems and robotics, thermal-fluid sciences, or solid mechanics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses as the instructor of record.
• Expertise with Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.

The Mechanical Engineering program within the Ingram School of Engineering will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./53516

Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts. As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

FY26

07/15/2025

05/31/2026

Open Until Filled

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Licensure
• Certifications
• Veteran's Preference
• DD 214/DD1300

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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