"Assistant Professor of Water Resources"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Water Resources
Job Posting Number: 2026046TTL
Position Description
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus in Water Resources to begin Fall 2026. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a scholar and teacher. The position includes maintaining an active research agenda, teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising Masters and PhD students, and participating in departmental service activities.
Required Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to develop a strong research agenda.
• Demonstrated experience or capacity to teach courses including Water Resources, Applied Water Resources, and River Basin Management as well as other appropriate courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research interests in applied water resources that uses advanced technology, field methods, and/or modeling approaches.
• A demonstrated record of securing external research funding in water resources.
• Demonstrated ability to advise graduate students.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach Water Policy or Water Resources Planning.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54436
For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54436 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.