Job Description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.


Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio is home to more than 4,400 students and over 175 faculty members. As one of the largest and fastest growing colleges on campus, academic degrees offered include 9 undergraduate majors, 15 master's degrees, 6 doctoral degrees, and 8 certificate programs. The college serves as a leading hub for engineering and designed environment education and research in San Antonio. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, project-based learning, experiential learning, study abroad programs, and community partnerships. These opportunities help them work across disciplines and understand how to bring ideas to life. The college also provides a 17,000 square foot MakerSpace that is open around the clock, giving students a supportive setting to explore, design, test, and innovate at their own pace. For more information about the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.

Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering currently has 26 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty (7 endowed chairs), 8 full-time non-tenure track faculty, and 1100 undergraduate, 55 M.S., and 65 Ph.D. students, with the doctoral program jointly offered by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). In addition to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, the department offers an M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering and an M.S. degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering, a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, which is ABET accredited, and a B.S. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. UTSA is committed to growth in student opportunities, as indicated by the $95 million Science and Engineering building completed in summer 2020. Additional information about the Department can be found at https://klesse.utsa.edu/mechanical/.

Salary Range: $6,000 per course.

Job Type: Part Time, 3 credit hour course.


Position Summary

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses that are part of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The immediate need is to teach Dynamics (3 credit hours). Mentorship and onboarding support will be provided for the position, and potentially an on-site office based on availability.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have a conferred M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online and in-person teaching, or using other emerging technologies.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of University students and be committed to supporting the University's mission and values.
Expertise in the profession of mechanical engineering will be considered.
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.



Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

A current curriculum vitae (required).
Complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references (required).
Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, 1 page limit (optional).
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/11/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.