Assistant Professor of Instruction​/Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Position Overview

Assistant Professor of Instruction / Undergraduate Program Coordinator in Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University. Rank:
Assistant Professor. Start:
Fall 2026.

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester, including Our Dynamic Earth, Global Environmental Change, Research Methods, and other courses as needed.
• Coordinate undergraduate program: chair the Undergraduate Committee, address curriculum issues, and provide degree‑program and academic‑policy guidance beyond standard advising.
• Assist majors and minors in meeting program requirements.
• Attend four Saturday undergraduate recruitment opportunities each year.
• Participate in department service activities.

The position has a standard workload of four courses per semester. Contracts are three or five years, with reappointment contingent on satisfactory performance review, continuity of funding, and departmental need.

• Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related field by appointment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach courses such as Our Dynamic Earth, Global Environmental Change, and Research Methods.
• Experience with student‑facing problem solving.

• Experience teaching large‑enrollment courses (50+ students).
• Experience handling student inquiries related to academic policies and program requirements.
• Ability to interpret and explain institutional policies clearly.
• Experience supporting students through administrative processes.

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.

Applications must be submitted by April
32026 through the Texas State University website.