Assistant Professor of Instruction in Information Technology at InsideHigherEd

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Information Technology

2026060NTL

San Marcos, Round Rock

College of Applied Arts

Dept of Organization, Workforce, & Leadership Studies

Texas State University’s Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) seeks an exemplary and visionary candidate to join us in preparing reflective leaders for today’s global workforce. An ideal candidate will provide evidence of experience and potential in the areas of teaching and service as follows.

Teaching:
Teach nontraditional and traditional students both undergraduate and graduate courses in information technology, interdisciplinary studies, including but not limited to organization, workforce, and leadership studies, as well as teaching and training methods. Teach courses online, on campus (San Marcos), and off campus; advise students as needed; participate in curriculum development including online courses; participate in undergraduate prior learning assessment (PLA); serve on graduate exit committees. Required weekly office hours, and presence at the San Marcos campus on a regular basis for departmental meetings, events, recruitment and outreach activities.

Service:
Assist BAAS Coordinator with advising and mentoring students. Service may include engaging in activities at the department, college, and university level that build relationships with other university departments, local businesses, and community organizations as well as participating in professional organizations.

Research:
Research is optional for instructional faculty but research that supports teaching and learning in information technology is feasible.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

• Earned master’s degree in information technology, information systems, information science, computer science or similar field.
• Experience teaching online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses.

• Ph.D. in information technology, information systems, information science, computer science, engineering, or similar field.
• Experience creating online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses.
• Experience teaching and/or service in information technology or a related technology discipline.
• Experience advising and/or mentoring students.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54696

To ensure full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following by 11/07/2025:

• Letter of intent describing experience and fit with the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Names of three references including phone numbers and email addresses or two letters of recommendation.

Full-Time

Spring 2026

10/30/2025

11/07/2025

Yes

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.

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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.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

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.

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54696