Fall 2027- Assistant Professor of Instruction - UT Austin Materials Science and Engineering

Fall 2027- Assistant Professor of Instruction - UT Austin Materials Science and Engineering . The University of Texas at Austin . Unit: Mechanical Engineering . College: Cockrell School of Engineering .

Location: Austin, TX . Opens: Nov 9, 2026 .

Description

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. .

Application instructions: Interested applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, and (4) a list of references. Please see me.utexas.edu/people/faculty-jobs for additional information and guidance. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2027. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form, a background check, and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.A.