"Associate/Full Professor of Geographic Education"

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Associate/Full Professor of Geographic Education

Job Posting Number: 2026047TTL Position Description

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Geographic Education to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed the "Jesse H. Jones Distinguished Chair in Geographic Education”. We seek applicants with an outstanding record of scholarship in geographic education who are also recognized leaders in the field of geographic education. The position requires the sustained maintenance of an active research agenda, teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising Masters/PhD students, and serving as Director of the Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Geography or a related field.
• An outstanding publication record in geographic education that is commensurate with an associate or full professor and demonstrates the applicant is well-versed in theories of teaching and research in geographic education.
• A record of successful grant acquisition and management in the field of geographic education that is commensurate with an associate or full professor at an institution with high research activity.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership in geographic education.
• Evidence of teaching at graduate and/or undergraduate levels.
• Experience advising Master’s and/or PhD students.

Preferred Qualifications For the Associate Professor rank:

• Experience with online instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with and mentoring K-12 geography educators.
• Evidence of maintaining an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators.

For the Full Professor rank:

• Experience with online instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with and mentoring K-12 geography educators.
• Evidence of maintaining an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators.
• Successful management experience such as direction of a major grant, research center or other administrative activities including oversight of staff.

Full Consideration Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled? Yes Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54437

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54437 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.