Non-tenure line Faculty of Instruction - Environmental Engineering Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University is inviting applications for a Faculty of Instruction vacancy in Environmental Engineering Technology. The position supports a mission of delivering an industry-aligned curriculum through effective teaching, advising, mentorship, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have a minimum of two years' undergraduate teaching experience. This is a full-time position starting in Fall 2026, located in San Marcos, Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years undergraduate teaching experience.
• Professional licensure relevant to the discipline is preferred.
• U.S.-based industry experience in environmental and/or civil design and construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester as required.
• Advise students on curriculum and career choices.
• Engage with student organizations and mentor competition teams.
• Participate in industry associations and professional societies.
• Engage in service activities that support the university and department.
• Execute additional teaching, research, and service duties.

Skills

Excellent oral and written English language skills

Current competency in teaching content area

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Undergraduate degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from ABET accredited institution

Job description

Position Title

Non‑tenure line Faculty of Instruction - Environmental Engineering Technology

Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Science and Engineering

Department/School

Department of Engineering Technology

Job Posting Number

2026120NTL

Job Description

The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University invites applications for a Faculty of Instruction vacancy at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Environmental Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will support the department’s mission of delivering industry‑aligned curriculum through teaching, advising, mentorship, industry engagement, and service activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester, as required by expertise and department priorities.
• Advise students on curriculum and career choices.
• Engage with student organizations and mentor competition teams.
• Participate in industry associations and professional societies.
• Engage in service activities that support the university, the department, and the profession.
• Execute additional teaching, research, and service duties appropriate to rank.

Required Qualifications (all ranks)

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Minimum of two years undergraduate teaching experience.
• Current and contemporary competency in the teaching content area.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.

Additional Qualifications

Associate Professor of Instruction (rank extension)

• At least five years of full‑time effective and sustained teaching, including curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or innovation.
• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching.

Professor of Instruction (rank extension)

• At least ten years of full‑time effective and sustained teaching, including curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or innovation.
• Recognition of leadership and contributions in teaching (e.g., awards, accreditation reviews, curriculum innovation, program coordination, scholarly contributions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure relevant to the discipline.
• U.S.‑based industry experience in environmental and/or civil design and construction.

Type of Position

Full‑time

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2026

Legal Notices

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