Nontenure Faculty Pool - Industrial Engineering

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University’s Ingram School of Engineering invites applications to form a pool of qualified temporary/nontenured faculty for the Industrial Engineering program at the San Marcos campus. Successful candidates teach 1–4 courses per semester based on student demand, with annual evaluation considerations and funding continuity.

Availability applies to Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 semesters. Positions are contingent on funds and department needs, with a posting date of 07/16/2026 and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Strong background in probability and statistics, design of experiments, operations research/prescriptive analytics, productivity analysis, human factors, engineering economics, and computational data analytics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Industrial Engineering courses as needed (1–4 courses per semester).
• Prepare and deliver lectures and assess student performance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program activities as part of the pool.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Industrial Engineering

Job Posting Number

2027022NTL

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 Industrial Engineering Program. 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 Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas.

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 Industrial Engineering Program search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong academic background in one or more of the following areas: probability and statistics, design of experiments, operations research/prescriptive analytics (exact, heuristic and simulation methods), productivity analysis (i.e., facilities planning, quality engineering, production systems, methods engineering, lean manufacturing, project management, supply chain engineering), human factors, engineering economics, and computational data analytics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses as the instructor of record.
• Expertise with Industry 4.0 or 5.0 technologies and trends such as digital twins, automation, smart factories, big data, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Industrial experience.

Application Procedures

The Industrial 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/57810.

Interested individuals should submit the following:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three 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

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Record Checks and Verifications

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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.

Quick Link

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57810