Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Nontenure Faculty Pool - Mechanical Engineering Job Posting Number 2027023NTL 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://www.engineering.txst.edu/programs/mechanical.html.

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 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 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, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57811.

Interested individuals should submit a:

• Current CV,
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

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 FY2027 Posting Date 07/16/2026 Review Date 05/31/2027 Close Date 05/31/2027 Open Until Filled? No Legal Notices

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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, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.

Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.

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

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57811 Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Licensure
• Certifications
• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline?

• Yes, I have earned a master's degree in a mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.

• Yes, I anticipated completion prior to start date.

• No.

• • Do you a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline?

• Yes, I have earned a Ph.D. in a mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.

• Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.

• No.

• • Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate the specific mechanical engineering area(s) for which you wish to be considered:

• Solid Mechanics

• Thermal-Fluid Sciences

• Controls and Robotics

• • How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?

• No prior teaching experience.

• Less than 1

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years or more

• • Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are fully online or delivered remotely. Include a list of all classes taught.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for? Fall, Spring, Summer or Combination?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your schedule availability? Days/Nights; Days of the Week

(Open Ended Question)