Open Rank Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering and First Year Experience

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

Open Rank Professor of Instruction, The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16723

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Open Rank Professor of Instruction

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Instruction to help teach the college's new two-semester First Year Experience program and teach courses in the mechanical engineering undergraduate program. This faculty member will play a central role in shaping the early academic, professional, and collaborative foundation of all incoming students across engineering, construction science, architecture, and interior design. The new faculty member will help coordinate a multidisciplinary, project-based course sequence that introduces students to Klesse College values, supports successful transition into higher education, and cultivates essential skills in teamwork, industry engagement, ethics, and emerging technologies. In addition, the new faculty will help teach the mechanical engineering core course Engineering Practice and Graphics.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) is home to more than 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students in 9 undergraduate, 16 Masters, and 6 PhD degree programs. The college is supported by over 150 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the KCEID's five academic units brings unique value for advancing its mission—these include the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical, Aerospace, & Industrial Engineering as well as the School of Architecture & Urban Planning and the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management. KCEID is also home to 10 research institutions and centers, a student success center, a Large-scale Testing Laboratory, and a Makerspace, supporting research and educational excellence. Collectively, these students, faculty, and staff within KCEID support KCEID's mission to build empowered lives, impactful solutions, and stronger communities.

Department

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time, 4 courses in Fall and 4 courses in Spring, plus service responsibilities.

Position Summary

The new faculty member will help coordinate and instruct a two-semester, college-wide First Year Experience program serving all incoming KCEID students and teach the mechanical engineering freshman course Engineering Practice and Graphics. The anticipated hire date is Spring 2027.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Coordinate, design, and teach the two-semester course sequence, ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections.
• Teach the course Engineering Practice and Graphics, ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections and coordinate with other faculty teaching the course.
• 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in first-year instruction, curriculum development, or project-based learning.
• Demonstrated use of student-centered pedagogical practices.
• Ability to support student population reflective of Klesse College across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multi-section courses and supervising teaching assistants.
• Experience integrating tools such as generative AI, engineering and architecture software, or digital design technologies into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affluent Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.