Nontenure Faculty Pool - Manufacturing Engineering

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks candidates for a temporary, nontenured faculty pool in the Manufacturing Engineering program. The Ingram School of Engineering will consider applicants for fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027 semesters, to teach at the San Marcos campus.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a PhD and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong academic background in areas such as CAE, CAD/CAM, robotics, manufacturing processes, dynamics of machinery, and related disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four courses per semester at the San Marcos campus.
• Appointments are temporary/non-tenured and depend on student demand and funding.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation and participate in program activities as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Number

2027021NTL

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

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong academic background in one of the following areas: Engineering Materials, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Control Systems, Robotics, Cyber Security in Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Graphics (CAD), and Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Dynamics of Machinery, Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems Design, Advanced Robotics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses as the instructor of record.
• Expertise with disruptive technologies, AI, and Machine Learning.
• Industrial experience.

Application Procedures

The Manufacturing 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/57809.

Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Current CV.
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
• Unofficial transcript (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are 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.

Type of Position

Part‑Time

Posting Date

07/16/2026

Review Date

05/31/2027

Close Date

05/31/2027

Open Until Filled?

No

Legal Notices

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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 I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.