Professor Job (Rank based on qualifications) - Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program

Job Description

Texas State University-San Marcos is aggressively developing a new interdisciplinary Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program based on collaborations among the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Engineering Technology, The Ingram School of Engineering, and Physics.

We invite applications for an open position to be immediately filled by an outstanding candidate with active and internationally recognized interdisciplinary research efforts in advanced materials for emerging technologies in biomaterials, biosensing, new epitaxial materials, nanocomposites and polymers, and energy harvesting. Other areas will be considered as well. Rank, tenure status and home department are negotiable based on qualifications.

The successful applicant will establish a vigorous externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We have received a State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund Research Superiority Acquisition Award that provides a highly competitive salary and start-up package. In accordance with the guidelines of this award, preference will be given to candidates from outside the State of Texas whose research efforts have a high likelihood of supporting technology transfer and commercialization.

Required Qualification

• Earned doctoral degree in physical, biological, engineering or biomedical science.
• Possess a distinguished record of intellectual and academic accomplishments.
• Strong record of funded research.
• Strong record of scholastic achievement.
• Successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and department established standards.

Preferred Qualification

• Corporate, industrial or commercialization.

About Texas State

Texas State's 30,803 students choose from 97 bachelor’s, 89 master’s and nine doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science, University College and the Graduate College.

Texas State students come from around the globe, and our student body is diverse. Thirty-five percent of Texas State students are ethnic minorities. In fact, Texas State is ranked 20th in the nation for the number of degrees we grant to Hispanic undergraduates. See the University Factbook for more information on our student body.

Texas State University-San Marcos is an equal opportunity educational institution.