Nontenure Faculty Pool - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Nontenure Faculty Pool - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program

Position Title:

Nontenure Faculty Pool – Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program

Job Posting Number: 2025031

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Job Location:

San Marcos, Texas

College/Division:
College of Science and Engineering

Department/School:
Materials Science, Engineering & Commercialization Program

The Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization program seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach. 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 departmental/school need.

Successful candidates will teach at the Texas State University campus in San Marcos.

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 a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises. All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field, or experience in technology commercialization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience in commercialization and entrepreneurship.
• Previous experience teaching graduate courses as the instructor of record.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered.
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To ensure full consideration please submit the following:

• Letter of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Sean Kerwin (smk
89).

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

Temporary, Full‑Time or Part‑Time

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Eligibility for Employment:
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