Assistant Professor of Instruction

Job Posting Number: 2026123NTL

Position Description

The Texas State University Department of Physics seeks to hire two full-time Faculty of Instruction beginning Fall Semester 2026, with potential for continuing appointment based on mutual satisfaction. The primary duties of the position, along with applicant qualifications, are detailed below.

Our department offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees, with faculty doing research in the physics of materials, astrophysics, and physics education. Texas State is a comprehensive PhysTEC site with a thriving Learning Assistant program operating in multiple introductory courses. The Department of Physics is proud to serve a welcoming, equitable, and highly connected student community.

Primary duties of the position are instruction of introductory physics and/or astronomy courses. There are also opportunities to instruct upper division undergraduate and graduate courses where appropriate. Applicants will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of undergraduate research and advanced coursework, and engage in advisement of student-led organizations and outreach activities.

The position is a 9-month contract and offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for summer teaching for additional pay, depending on the applicant’s interests and initiatives and on the department’s needs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All positions are subject to availability of funding.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Science Education, or a related field, with at least 18 semester credit hours in graduate-level physics or astronomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Science Education, or related field.
• Previous experience teaching at the college level.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56982

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56982 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.