Open Rank Professor of Instruction, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)

Position Information

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 lead the college’s new two-semester First Year Experience program.

About the Role

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 select candidate will 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, and teach the two-semester course sequence, ensuring high-quality implementation across all sections.
• 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.
• Collect and analyze student performance and retention data to guide evidence-based enhancements to the first-year experience.
• 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 an engineering, construction science, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

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.

Salary Range

$62,854 - $96,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours

Up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Teaching Load

3 courses in Fall and 3 courses in Spring, plus service responsibilities.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio will close the position on 8/31/2026. Applications must be submitted via UT San Antonio’s employment site at: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment. 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.