Professor of Geographic Education

Open Rank Professor of Geographic Education

Position Title:

Open Rank Professor of Geographic Education
Job Posting Number: 2026074

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Location:

San Marcos, Texas
Department:
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for an open‑rank, tenure‑track position in Geographic Education to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise master’s and Ph.D. students in our highly successful and fully online programs, maintain an active research agenda, secure external funding, and participate in departmental service activities.

• A Ph.D. in Geography, Geography Education, Environmental Education, Social Studies Education, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated or potential record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education.
• Potential to develop a productive research agenda.
• Potential to secure external funding.
• Potential to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels on curriculum, instructional design, and professional development in geography or closely related fields.

• Record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education commensurate with an associate professor in the department.
• Record of securing external research funding commensurate with an associate professor in the department.
• Record of teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels on curriculum, instructional design, and professional development in geography or closely related fields.
• Record of advising graduate students commensurate with an associate professor in the department.

• Outstanding record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education commensurate with a full professor in the department.
• Outstanding record of securing external research funding commensurate with a full professor in the department.
• Record of teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels on curriculum, instructional design, and professional development in geography or closely related fields.
• Record of advising doctoral students.
• Evidence of an established reputation and service in geography education.

• Experience with online instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with K‑12 educators.

• Record of applying for or securing external research grants.
• Demonstrated ability to advise graduate students.

• Same preferred qualifications as an assistant professor, plus: evidence of an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators.
• Evidence of service in geography education at the national and international levels.

• Same preferred qualifications as an associate professor, plus: evidence of leadership in geography education at the national and international levels.

• Cover letter outlining the applicant’s professional experience and career goals that meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Unreleased if applicable: DD 214 / DD 1300.
• Veteran's preference documentation.
• The name, email address, and telephone number of three references; references will be contacted for applicants who advance past the initial review.

For inquiries, please e‑mail Dr. Colleen Myles, chair of the Search Committee, at cch
64 and indicate “Geo Ed Professor Position” in the subject line of all correspondence.

To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than March 29, 2026
. 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, subject to availability of funds.

08/16/2026

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