Assistant Professor of Instruction - Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction - Manufacturing Engineering Job Posting Number 2026070

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Job Location San Marcos College/Division College of Science and Engineering Department/School Ingram School of Engineering Position Description

The Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in its Manufacturing Engineering Program, beginning Fall 2026. Our ABET-accredited program enjoys a long history of research and industry collaboration in conventional and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in curriculum and program development, and engage in university and professional service.

Preference is given to candidates with expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies, including AI-based manufacturing, additive manufacturing, robotics, control and instrumentation, composites, simulation, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

* Work and/or research experience in one or more of the following areas:
Manufacturing Systems Design/Simulation;
Robotics;
Control Systems;
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing;
Composites; AI and Machine Learning applications in Manufacturing;
Additive Manufacturing;
Senior Design Projects.

* Ability to teach in at least two of the areas listed above.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.

* Post-doctoral research experience and/or industry experience.

* Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students as well as supporting graduate-level instruction.

* Familiarity with ABET accreditation procedures and documentation.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by January 31, 2026:

* .Cover letter.

* Curriculum vitae, to include:

* List of professional and post-doctoral employments.

* List of published peer-reviewed articles.

* List of authored, funded research proposals, with funding amount and funding agency.

* List of courses taught, if any, as the Instructor of Record.

* Statement of research interests.

* Statement of teaching interests.

* Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

* List of three references.

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

Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date Fall 2026 Posting Date 11/18/2025 Review Date 01/31/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices

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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.

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