Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program; Nontenure Line Faculty

Position: Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program (Nontenure Line Faculty)
Posting Information

Position Title Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Program (Nontenure Line Faculty) Job Posting Number 2026025

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Job Location San Marcos College/Division College of Science and Engineering Department/School Ingram School of Engineering Position Description

The Ingram School of Engineering seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty positions to teach in the Mechanical Engineering Program. For information about the Mechanical Engineering program please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Required Qualifications

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* 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.

* Industrial experience.

Application Procedures

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: /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.

Type of Position Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Proposed Start Date FY26 Posting Date 07/15/2025 Review Date 05/31/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices

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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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Record Checks and Verifications

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.

Eligibility for Employment

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