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Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Department of Engineering Technology
Job Posting Number
2026031NTL
Job Location
San Marcos
College/Division
College of Science and Engineering
Department/School
Department of Engineering Technology
Position Description
The Department of Engineering Technology seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions.
A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post-doc's aspirations and experiences.
The appointment involves substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. For more information, please visit Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA/PPS No. 04.01.24 (7.21).
This posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.
Required Qualifications
Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a discipline relevant to those comprising the department.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Application Procedures
The Department of Engineering Technology will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered
Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant's research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree granting institution.
Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
FY26
Posting Date
07/17/2025
Review Date
08/31/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
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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.
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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.
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https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53622
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