Open Rank Tenure Line in Engineering Management

Texas State University San Marcos, United States
Technical / Support 13 Dec 2026

About the position

Open Rank Tenure Line in Engineering Management

Job Posting Number: 2027030TTL

Position Description

The Department of
Engineering Technology invites applications for a
research faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor, or Professor in Engineering Management.

This position is designed for individuals whose primary focus is on
research, scholarly, and creative activities that enhance the
research mission of the university, with a strong emphasis on
mentoring and supervising PhD students. The successful candidate
will play a critical role in supporting doctoral student
progression, including dissertation development, research design,
and publication.

The position carries expectations for actively mentoring doctoral
students in their own research throughout their academic journey;
conducting externally funded research producing high-impact
scholarly work; and teaching graduate level courses.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and supervise PhD students, including dissertation

advising and research development.

  • Contribute to the growth and structure of the PhD program in

Engineering Management.

  • Support doctoral students through key milestones, including

proposal development, research execution, and publication.

  • Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research

program.

  • Lead and manage research teams that include graduate and

doctoral students.

  • Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Collaborate with faculty, industry, and external research

partners.

Required Qualifications

For all ranks:

  • Earned doctoral degree in engineering, engineering management,

operations research, analytics, management science, or a closely
related field.

  • Demonstrated research competence and scholarly

contributions.

  • Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed

publications.

  • Demonstrated ability or strong potential to mentor graduate and

PhD students.

  • Excellent Oral and Written English Language skills.

For Associate Professor:

  • Minimum of five years of independent, externally funded

research experience.

  • Demonstrated record of sustained scholarly contributions.
  • Experience mentoring graduate or doctoral students.

For Professor:

  • Minimum of ten years of independent, externally funded research

experience.

  • Demonstrated national or international recognition in the

field.

  • Significant experience mentoring PhD students and supervising

dissertation work.

  • Record of leadership in research programs and professional

organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience graduating doctoral students or serving on

dissertation committees.

  • Established record of securing external funding.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary or industry-sponsored

research.

  • Alignment with Engineering Management research areas such as

analytics, risk, operations, or decision-making.

  • Teaching and mentoring students in an online environment.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57917"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57917

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit
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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.

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