Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Engineering Technology

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University is compiling a pool of nontenure, per-course faculty for the Department of Engineering Technology in San Marcos. The pool supports teaching up to two courses per semester based on student demand and funding. Applicants should have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field.

Preferred candidates have prior teaching experience. Opportunities may arise to teach at San Marcos, Round Rock, or online, depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two courses per semester, depending on student demand and staffing.
• Appointments are temporary/nontenure and contingent upon funding and departmental need.
• Possibly teach at San Marcos, Round Rock campuses or online depending on department needs.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Education

Master’s degree + 18 graduate hours

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Engineering Technology

Position Title Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Engineering Technology

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2026143NTL

Job Location

Job Location San Marcos

College/Division

College/Division College of Science and Engineering

Department/School

Department/School Department of Engineering Technology

Position Description

The Department of Engineering Technology seeks to develop a pool of
candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in per course capacity.
Temporary/nontenured per course faculty are appointed to teach up to two 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 departmental need. Successful candidates may teach at the
San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of
the academic department.
Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently
exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the
departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/24/2026

Review Date

Review Date 08/31/2027

Close Date

Close Date 05/31/2027

Open Until Filled? No

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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.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master's degree in Nutrition with at least 18 graduate credit hours?
  • Yes, I earned a master's degree in Nutrition with at least 18 graduate credit hours.
  • Yes, I anticipate completing a master's degree in Nutrition with at least 18 graduate credit hours by date of hire.
  • No
• * 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; Location (e.g., San Marcos, Round Rock, online courses, etc.)

  (Open Ended Question)

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