Materials science engineering and program Job at Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

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  • Texas State University
  • San Marcos, TX

Job Description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program



Job Posting Number

2025031NTL



Job Location

San Marcos



College/Division

College of Science and Engineering



Department/School

Mtrls Sci, Engrg & Comrclzatn Prgm



Position Description

The Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization programs seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach. 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 departmental/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 a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises.


All positions are subject to the availability of funds.



Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field, or experience in technology commercialization.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.



Preferred Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Extensive experience in commercialization and entrepreneurship
  • Previous experience teaching graduate courses as the instructor of record



Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered


To ensure full consideration please submit the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Teaching Philosophy
  • unofficial transcripts (all in one document)


Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Sean Kerwin (smk89@txstate.edu).


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

02/19/2025



Review Date

05/31/2026



Close Date



Open Until Filled?

Yes



Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.


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 verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.



Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.



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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