Posting Information
Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Industrial Engineering
Job Posting Number2026067NTL
Job LocationSan Marcos
College/DivisionCollege of Science and Engineering
Department/SchoolIngram School of Engineering
Position Description
TheIndustrial Engineering program (https://www.engineering.txstate.edu/programs/industrial.html) in theIngram School of Engineering (https://www.engineering.txstate.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to begin in Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and further develop industrial engineering senior-level capstone design courses, and other undergraduate, master's and PhD level courses. The selected candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels, create and foster industry partnerships, engage in scholarship through professional presentations, publications and membership in master's thesis and PhD dissertation committees, participate in curriculum and program development, and perform university and professional service. For more information on Texas State University's Faculty of Practice appointments, follow this linkhttp://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-23.html.
To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted byJanuary 20, 2026.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
For all ranks:
A Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a very closely related discipline.
Academic background in the fields of Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, or Systems Engineering.
Research competence in the areas of Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, or Systems Engineering evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, as well as presentations at professional conferences, preferably recent ones.
For the Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:
Minimum of five years of experience, with at least three years gained within the past 5-6 years, in a full-time professional practice or management capacity in any of these fields: Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, Systems Engineering or related areas.
For the Associate Professor of Practice Rank:
Minimum of ten years of experience, with at least six years gained within the past 10-11 years, in a full-time professional practice or management capacity in any of these fields: Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, Systems Engineering or related areas.
Preferred Qualifications
For all ranks:
Demonstrated teaching experience in Industrial Engineering or very closely related programs.
Previous experience teaching capstone design courses.
Practical expertise with Sustainable Supply Chain or Transportation Electrification or these disruptive technologies associated with Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0: Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twins (DT), Advanced Robotics and Automation, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Cybersecurity, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR), Cyber-Physical Systems ( CPS ).
An ability to work collaboratively with faculty across multiple programs and departments.
Knowledge about ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.
Demonstrated leadership roles in industrial engineering related professional organizations.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55045.
To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted byJanuary 20, 2026.
The following documentation must be included in the application.
A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the required and preferred qualifications. Failure to provide the requested information in the cover letter may make the application incomplete.
Curriculum vitae including.
All academic background including the terminal degree.
List of professional employments.
Consulting experience.
List of courses taught as Instructor of Record.
List of published and/or submitted peer-reviewed articles.
List of professional presentations.
Statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests.
Statement of research interests.
List of three references (Provided in the Reference Letter section of the application).
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Type of PositionFull-Time
Proposed Start DateFall 2026
Posting Date11/18/2025
Review Date01/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?Yes
Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
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.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.
Reasonable Accommodation
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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.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55045
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