Open Rank Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering and First Year Experience

Open Rank Professor of Instruction, The Klesse College of
Engineering and Integrated Design

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16723

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 help teach the college's new two-semester First Year
Experience program and teach courses in the mechanical engineering undergraduate 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 new faculty member will help 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. In addition, the new faculty will help teach the mechanical engineering core course
Engineering Practice and Graphics.

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 that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
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LinkedIn.

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 in 9 undergraduate, 16 Masters, and 6 PhD degree programs. The college is supported by over 150 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the KCEID's five academic units brings unique value for advancing its mission—these include the Departments of
Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, and Mechanical, Aerospace, & Industrial
Engineering as well as the School of Architecture & Urban
Planning and the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management. KCEID is also home to 10 research institutions and centers, a student success center, a Large-scale
Testing Laboratory, and a Makerspace, supporting research and educational excellence. Collectively, these students, faculty, and staff within KCEID support KCEID's mission to build empowered lives, impactful solutions, and stronger communities.

Department

Salary Range: $65,000 -
$85,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time, 4 courses in Fall and 4 courses in Spring, plus service responsibilities.

Position Summary

The new faculty member will help coordinate and instruct a two-semester, college-wide First Year Experience program serving all incoming KCEID students and teach the mechanical engineering freshman course Engineering Practice and
Graphics. The anticipated hire date is Spring 2027.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Coordinate, design, and teach the two-semester course sequence,

ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections.

• Teach the course Engineering Practice and Graphics, ensuring

high-quality implementation across all sections and coordinate with other faculty teaching the course.

• Develop a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum

emphasizing collaboration, ethical leadership, industry engagement, teamwork, AI literacy, foundational software skills, and hands-on learning.

• Recruit, supervise, and mentor teaching assistants and peer

mentors.

• Collaborate with faculty across KCEID to align learning

outcomes with disciplinary needs and support student progression into major coursework.

• Coordinate with the Student Success Center on tutoring,

mentoring, career panels, major selection support, and academic resources.

• Engage in academic innovation, incorporating student-centered

pedagogy, research-based teaching practices, and technology-enhanced learning.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or

a closely related field.

• Teaching experience in higher education.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

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 in a single PDF document:

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

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/16/2026.
At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

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

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=16723&PostingSeq=1

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