Open Rank Professor of Instruction, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)

Open Rank Professor of Instruction, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 14804
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Open Rank Professor of Instruction

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Instruction to lead the college's new two-semester First Year Experience program. This faculty member will play a central role in shaping the early academic, professional, and collaborative foundation of all incoming students across engineering, construction science, architecture, and interior design. The select candidate will coordinate a multidisciplinary, project-based course sequence that introduces students to Klesse College values, supports successful transition into higher education, and cultivates essential skills in teamwork, industry engagement, ethics, and emerging technologies.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university... [abbreviated for brevity, full university description available in source]

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) is home to more than 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students... [abbreviated]

Salary Range: $62,854 - $96,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt. Teaching Load: 3 courses in Fall and 3 courses in Spring, plus service responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Faculty Lead will coordinate and instruct a two-semester, college-wide First Year Experience program serving all incoming KCEID students. The anticipated hire date is Fall 2026, with a preferred start during Summer 2026 for planning and curriculum development. Candidates available to begin in Spring 2027 will also be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to:

1. Coordinate, design, and teach the two-semester course sequence, ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections.
2. Develop a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum emphasizing collaboration, ethical leadership, industry engagement, teamwork, AI literacy, foundational software skills, and hands-on learning.
3. Recruit, supervise, and mentor teaching assistants and peer mentors.
4. Collaborate with faculty across KCEID to align learning outcomes with disciplinary needs and support student progression into major coursework.
5. Collect and analyze student performance and retention data to guide evidence-based enhancements to the first-year experience.
6. Coordinate with the Student Success Center on tutoring, mentoring, career panels, major selection support, and academic resources.
7. Engage in academic innovation, incorporating student-centered pedagogy, research-based teaching practices, and technology-enhanced learning.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in an engineering, construction science, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in first-year instruction, curriculum development, or project-based learning.
• Demonstrated use of student-centered pedagogical practices.
• Ability to support student population reflective of Klesse College across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multi-section courses and supervising teaching assistants.
• Experience integrating tools such as generative AI, engineering and architecture software, or digital design technologies into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max).
• Contact information for three references.

Posting End Date: Open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by March 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted via UT San Antonio's employment site at: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.