Nontenure Faculty Pool - Civil Engineering

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University’s Ingram School of Engineering in San Marcos seeks to develop a pool of candidates for temporary, nontenured faculty positions to teach in the Civil Engineering Program. Teaching appointments are made based on student demand each semester, with responsibilities on the San Marcos campus.

This posting covers fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027. Applicants will submit a current CV, letter of interest, transcripts, teaching statement, and three academic references via the

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong academic background in structural engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–4 Civil Engineering courses per semester.
• Teaching appointments based on student demand and funding.
• Eligibility for annual reappointment contingent on performance and funding continuity.
• Present candidates to the Civil Engineering Program search committee for consideration.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Civil Engineering

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 Civil Engineering Program. For information about the Civil Engineering program please visit https://www.engineering.txst.edu/programs/civil.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 Civil Engineering Program search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong academic background in structural engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate/graduate engineering courses as the instructor of record.
• Expertise with Technology-Enhanced Infrastructure.
• Industry and/or government experience.

Application Procedures

The Civil 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/57820.

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).
• Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy.

As part of our application process, we are also 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.

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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.

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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.