Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geography and Environmental Studies
Texas State University

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Geography and Environmental Studies

Job Posting Number:

2025015NTL

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 renewable contract, Assistant Professor of Instruction position in Geography and Environmental Studies to begin Fall 2025.

We seek individuals with exceptional talent in online teaching, student engagement, and curriculum coordination. This position includes teaching asynchronous online courses through TXST Global's Online Accelerated Program in support of the online Bachelor of Science with a Major in Geography and Environmental Studies, as well as coordinating the online program. This is a flexible residency position.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University has 34 full-time faculty members, over 400 undergraduate majors in BA and BS programs and over 120 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.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in Geography or a related field with specialization in Environmental Studies is required by time of appointment;
• Ability to teach three 8-week asynchronous online courses per semester on topics including World Geography, Global Environmental Change, Research Methods, and other courses in the applicant's area of expertise that are within the online program;
• Certification through Quality Matters or similar credential for excellence in online course development and delivery;
• Ability to coordinate course offerings related to the degree program;
• Ability to work productively with online program management consultants and other online instructors to ensure high quality course delivery;
• Ability to monitor and assist online students through program progression.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching online Geography or Environmental Studies courses.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered (https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50444).

To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below by December 20 2024.
The application must include:

1. Cover letter not to exceed four pages outlining the applicant's teaching credentials and area of expertise, online teaching experience and outcomes, and career goals.
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae;
3. At least one example of course design and delivery (e.g., an asynchronous lecture with activity or assessment);
4. Course teaching evaluations;
5. The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three references. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal.

For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Michael Solem, chair of the Search Committee, at msolem@txstate.edu and indicate "TXST Global Assistant Professor of Instruction" in the subject line of all correspondence.

To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than December 20, 2024. 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.Type of Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

8/16/2025

Posting Date:

11/11/2024

Review Date :

12/20/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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 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/50444

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