Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geology at InsideHigherEd

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geology

Job Posting Number:

2026054NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College/Division:

College of Liberal Arts

Department/School:

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

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.

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below before November 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 [email protected]. 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 Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Posting Date:

09/30/2025

Review Date :

11/07/2025

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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

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 from 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 Link:

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