"Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geology"

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Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geology

Job Posting Number: 2026054NTL

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.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54435

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54435 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.