Open Rank Instruction Professor — Mechanical Eng & FYE

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Instruction to teach in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. The role focuses on leading the First Year Experience program and teaching the mechanical engineering core Engineering Practice and Graphics course.

The successful candidate will coordinate a multidisciplinary, project-based sequence that introduces students to KCEID values, fosters teamwork, industry engagement, and AI

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, and teach the two-semester course sequence, ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections.
• Teach the course Engineering Practice and Graphics, coordinating with other faculty.
• Develop a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum emphasizing collaboration, ethical leadership, industry engagement, teamwork, AI literacy, foundational software skills, and hands-on learning.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor teaching assistants and peer mentors.
• Collaborate with faculty across KCEID to align learning outcomes with disciplinary needs and support student progression into major coursework.
• Coordinate with the Student Success Center on tutoring, mentoring, career panels, major selection support, and academic resources.
• Engage in academic innovation, incorporating student-centered pedagogy, research-based teaching practices, and technology-enhanced learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student-centered pedagogy

Education

MS or PhD in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Instruction to teach in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. The role focuses on leading the First Year Experience program and teaching the mechanical engineering core Engineering Practice and Graphics course.

The successful candidate will coordinate a multidisciplinary, project-based sequence that introduces students to KCEID values, fosters teamwork, industry engagement, and AI