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Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Nontenure Faculty Pool - Industrial Engineering Program (Nontenure Line Faculty)
Job Posting Number
2026034NTL
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 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 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/53518
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 (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
Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start Date
FY26
Posting Date
07/17/2025
Review Date
05/31/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Legal Notices
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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.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
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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 home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53518
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