Associate/Full Professor of Geographic Education at InsideHigherEd

Position Title:Associate/Full Professor of Geographic EducationJob Posting Number:2026047TTLJob Location:San MarcosDepartment:Department of Geography and Environmental StudiesPosition 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.Application Procedures:To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than December 1, 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/54437.The application must include:A cover letter outlining the applicant’s professional experience and career goals that meet the required and preferred qualifications as stated above.An up-to-date curriculum vitae.Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three references. References will be contacted for applicants that advance past the initial application review.For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Colleen Myles, chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] and indicate “GeoEd Professor 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, around 470 undergraduate majors in BA and BS programs and over 150 graduate students in our Master of Science (MS), Master of Applied Geography (MAG), and PhD programs in geography, geographic education, and geographic information science. 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.Proposed Start Date:08/16/2026Posting Date:09/30/2025Review Date:12/01/2025Open Until Filled?:YesLegal 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.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:In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.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 population of diverse students 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 and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.Quick Link:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54437