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

Job Posting Number: 2025031NTL

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.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51135 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.