Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Location

San Marcos

Ingram School of Engineering

The Ingram School of Engineering of Texas State University has launched a new Mechanical Engineering program that incorporates Industry 4.0 tools and technologies throughout the curriculum to prepare students who can design and develop mechanical and thermal systems that are intelligent, interconnected, and integrated with the virtual world and emerging digital infrastructures. The program seeks to fill three tenure‑track positions in control systems and robotics at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2026.

Candidates will be expected to establish an externally funded research program in their areas of expertise, demonstrate a strong commitment to student‑centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in curriculum and program development, and perform university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Digital Twins.

• An earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Academic and research background in control systems and robotics.
• Research competence evidenced by publications related to control systems and robotics in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.

• Expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Digital Twins.
• Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience.
• Record of teaching experience in the US.
• An ability to work collaboratively with faculty across multiple departments and programs.
• Knowledge about ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience writing and securing grants and contracts.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be considered. The Final date to receive applications is November 15, 2025. Applicants must include the following documentation:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae (including academic background, list of post‑doctoral and/or professional employments, list of published and/or submitted peer‑reviewed articles, list of authored, funded research proposals with funding amounts and agencies, list of courses taught as Instructor of Record or in a different role).
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• Statements of current and future research interests (two pages maximum).
• Statements of teaching philosophy and interests (two pages maximum).
• List of three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree‑granting universities.

Fall 2026

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