Assistant Professor of Instruction in Data Analytics

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Data Analytics

Job Posting Number

2026059NTL

Job Location

San Marcos, Round Rock

College/Division

College of Applied Arts

Department/School

Dept of Organization, Workforce, & Leadership Studies

Position Description

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 data analytics, 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 data analytics is feasible.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree or graduate level specialization in data analytics, data science, information systems, computer science or similar field.
• Experience teaching online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered:

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
• Teaching philosophy statement
• A comprehensive research agenda
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• names of three references including phone numbers and email addresses or two letters of recommendation.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Spring 2026

Posting Date

10/30/2025

Review Date

11/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Legal Notices

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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.

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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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

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

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.