What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - Online position at Texas State University?
Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - Online
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - Online
Job Posting Number 2026075NTL
Job Location Other - Online
College/Division College of Science and Engineering
Department/School Computer Science
Position Description
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for an Online Assistant Professor of Instruction position to start as early as Fall 2026. We are seeking candidates to teach a variety of courses in the online Master of Computer Science program. The position is a nine-month non-tenure-line faculty appointment. Opportunities exist to augment the academic year salary by assisting with summer instruction. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Successful candidates are expected to do the following:
Teach 4 sections of online courses at the master’s level per semester,
Exhibit a collaborative attitude that feeds into the culture of cooperation and teamwork in the Computer Science Department.
This non-tenure-line faculty position is primarily for online teaching. Candidates are not expected to engage in research, external funding, or publications.
The department offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science (BS) in computer science, Bachelor of Arts in computer science, Master of Science in AI, Master of Science in computer science, Master of Arts in computer science, and Doctor of Philosophy in computer science. The BS degree is ABET accredited.
The Computer Science department enjoys a friendly atmosphere and is dedicated to the success of its junior faculty, providing support through formal mentoring, reduced service loads, collaboration and collegiality, and opportunities to participate in university-wide professional development programs.
Required Qualifications
For both ranks:
Ph.D. degree in computer science or a closely related field by the start of employment.
Evidence of online teaching effectiveness in US universities.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Associate Rank:
At least five years of online teaching experience at the university level. Applicants must show evidence of teaching effectiveness at the graduate-level.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrate current and contemporary competence in online teaching
Exhibit the potential for increased leadership in teaching and instructional activities
Application Procedures
All application materials must be submitted through the university’s portal: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55084.
To assure full consideration, please submit the following by March 31, 2026:
Cover letter.
Curriculum vita or resume.
Personal statement of teaching philosophy.
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
This role may be eligible for 100% remote work for applicants residing in Texas or in states where TXST is registered as an employer; applicants outside these areas may not qualify. For a list of states where TXST is registered as an employer, please visit https://www.txst.edu/payroll/tax-compliance/out-of-state-employment.html.
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date Fall 2026
Posting Date 12/09/2025
Review Date 04/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Legal Notices
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Record Checks and Verifications
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.
Eligibility for Employment
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State?
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.
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55084
Special Instructions Summary
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
DD 214/DD1300
Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you now or will you in the future require a petition for a H1B employment visa?
Yes
No
* Do you have a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or closely related field or ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date?
Yes, Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or closely related field.
Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.
No.
* Please select the rank you are applying for.
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
InsideHigherEd.com
HigherEdJobs.com
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
InsightintoDiversity.com
Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
* Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
Yes
No