Assistant Professor of Instruction - Mechanical Engineering - Texas State : Job Details
Assistant Professor of Instruction - Mechanical Engineering
Texas StateJob Location : San Marcos,CA, USA
Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction - Mechanical Engineering
Job Posting Number
Job Posting Number 2025057NTL
Job Location
Job Location San Marcos
College/Division
College/Division College of Science and Engineering
Department/School
Department/School Ingram School of Engineering
Position Description
The Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University has launched a new Mechanical Engineering program, which incorporates Industry 4.0 tools and technologies throughout the curriculum to prepare students to design and develop mechanical and thermal systems that are intelligent, interconnected, and integrated with the virtual world and emerging digital infrastructures. The program seeks to fill a non-tenure line Assistant Professor of Instruction position, to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level, participate in curriculum and program development, and perform university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with Industry 4.0 tools and technologies. Positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, or a very closely related discipline.
- Strong academic background in dynamics, control systems and robotics.
- Record of teaching experience as instructor of record in undergraduate courses taught at an academic institution of higher education in the US.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
- Expertise with Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.
- Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in academic environments.
- Knowledge about ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : To assure full consideration, please submit the following by June 30, 2025:
- Statements of teaching interests
- List of three references in theReference Lettersection of the application
Type of Position
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
Proposed Start Date Fall 2025
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/16/2025
Review Date
Review Date 06/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
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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
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
- Statements of Teaching Interests
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
- Licensure
- Certifications
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- 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
- 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.
- Have you taught as instructor of record of undergraduate courses at an academic institution of higher education in the US?
- Yes
- No