Fall 2027- Assistant Professor of Instruction - UT Austin Materials Science and Engineering
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Teach introductory lecture and lab courses in Materials Science and Engineering and help build the new B.S. MSE curriculum.
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Why it is interesting. Shape lectures and hands-on lab modules for UT Austin's brand-new MSE bachelor's program launching Fall 2027
Might not be for you. Teaching-focused, non-tenure track with a three-course-per-semester load and no research mandate
Core polymer role:Teaching introductory lecture and lab classes in Materials Science and Engineering for the new B.S. in MSE; doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering required
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Role details
The University of Texas at Austin’s Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking qualified and highly motivated candidates for a non-tenure, professional-track faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction. The candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory lecture- and lab-based classes in Materials Science and Engineering. The position will support the new Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program that will start at UT Austin in Fall 2027. Mechanical Engineering has a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, with an emphasis on hands-on education through experiments.
We are seeking an individual interested in teaching undergraduate students in the fundamentals and core subject areas in Materials Science and Engineering. Job functions will include delivering lectures, overseeing laboratory-based courses, coordinating and improving existing laboratory experiments and lectures, mentoring undergraduate students, and developing new laboratory modules. Additional job functions could include participating with other faculty in the development of content for the new undergraduate B.S. degree in MSE.
The University of Texas at Austin values its professional track faculty and has developed a career path that includes opportunities for promotions and multi-year contracts. Candidates should be eligible to begin work by August 16, 2027. This full-time, 9-month position will teach three (3) undergraduate Materials Science and Engineering courses per semester. Up to three months of summer salary is available for the first three years for candidates who contribute to developing the B.S. curriculum. Candidates should have earned a doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering, or other closely related field, by August 15, 2027.
Additional required qualifications include a strong teaching philosophy and a commitment to professional service.
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