Assistant Professor of Instruction Geology

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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Instruction - Geology

Job Posting Number2026054NTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Liberal Arts

Department/SchoolDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies

Position Description
TheDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies (https://www.geo.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a non-tenure-trackFaculty of Instruction in Geologyat theAssistant Professorrankto beginSpring 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 includingIntroduction to Geology, Historical Geology, and Sedimentation and Stratigraphy.


Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated or potential ability to teachHydrogeologyand other upper-division geology courses (please check theonline catalog (https://mycatalog.txstate.edu/courses/geol/) 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 teachFundamentals of GIS .


Application Procedures
To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below beforeNovember 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 bc31@txstate.edu.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.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateJanuary 1, 2026

Posting Date09/30/2025

Review Date11/07/2025

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
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.

A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

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.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54435

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