Job No. 156611
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geology
- Employer:
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Texas State University-San Marcos
- Location:
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San Marcos , TX
- Posting Date:
- 02-Oct-2025
- Description:
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Position Description
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Faculty of Instruction in Geology at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Spring 2026. We seek individuals with a demonstrated record of excellence in classroom instruction. This hire will play an essential role in supporting and growing the Geology Minor program that is offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
Instructional faculty appointments are reserved for individuals who make a unique contribution to Texas State University’s mission by dedicating their time and expertise to teaching, learning, and instructional activities that complement and enhance the goals of students, academic units, and the university. Instructional faculty appointments at Texas State University are promotion-eligible and are made for a specific term, not to exceed five years, pending successful annual reviews and recommendations to reappoint, renewable annually.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Geology, Geosciences, or a closely aligned Earth Systems Science (geosphere) field.
A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated ability to teach geology courses including Introduction to Geology, Historical Geology, and Sedimentation and Stratigraphy.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated or potential ability to teach Hydrogeology and other upper-division geology courses (please check the online catalog for a full list of the geology courses we offer).
Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate teaching assistants and coordinate the teaching of geology laboratories.
Demonstrated ability to teach Fundamentals of GIS.
Application Procedures
To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below before November 7, 2025. Complete applications received after this date will only be considered if no viable candidates are identified and hired from the initial pool. This position will remain open until filled. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54435.
A complete application must include the materials listed below:
A cover letter outlining the applicant’s credentials, teaching experience (highlighting geology courses that the applicant taught and /or is interested in teaching), and career goals that meets the required and preferred qualifications as stated above.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
Reports of teaching evaluations (if available).
Names and contact information for two professional references. References will be contacted for applicants that advance past the initial application review.
For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Brian Cooper, chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected]. Please indicate “Geology Position” in the subject line of all correspondence.
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University has 35 full-time faculty members, over 470 undergraduate majors, and over 150 graduate students in our Master’s and PhD degree programs. As one of the six minor programs offered by the Department, the geology program regularly has around 160 students. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is part of the College of Liberal Arts. To learn more about the department, please visit: https://www.geo.txstate.edu.
- Contact information:
- Texas State University-San Marcos
- San Marcos, TX 78666
- United States
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