Professor of Geographic Education

Open Rank Professor of Geographic Education

Posting Information:
Position Title – Open Rank Professor of Geographic Education;
Job Posting Number – 2026074; TTL – Job Location – San Marcos;
Department – Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Position

Description:

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at Texas State University invites applications for an open rank tenure‑line position in Geographic Education to begin Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will have exceptional potential or experience as a scholar and teacher. The role includes teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising Master’s and PhD students in the department’s fully online graduate programs in Geographic Education, maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, and participating in departmental service activities.

• All Ranks: Ph.D. in Geography, Geography Education, Environmental Education, Social Studies Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Assistant Professor: – Demonstrated or potential record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education. – Demonstrated potential to develop a productive research agenda. – Demonstrated potential to secure external funding. – Demonstrated potential to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels on topics including curriculum, instructional design, and professional development in geography or closely related fields.
• Associate Professor: – Record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education commensurate with a department associate professor. – Record of securing external research funding likewise commensurate. – Record of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on curriculum, instructional design, and professional development in geography or closely related fields. – Record of advising graduate students commensurate with an associate professor.
• Full Professor: – Outstanding record of peer‑reviewed publications in geography education commensurate with a full professor. – Outstanding record of securing external research funding commensurate with a full professor. – Record of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses 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.

• All Ranks: Experience with online instruction; demonstrated experience collaborating with K‑12 educators.
• Assistant Professor: Record of applying for or securing external research grants; demonstrated ability to advise graduate students.
• Associate Professor: Same as assistant professor plus evidence of maintaining an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators; evidence of service in geography education at the national and international levels.
• Full Professor: Same as associate professor plus evidence of leadership in geography education at the national and international levels.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be considered:  The application must include a cover letter outlining the applicant’s professional experience and career goals that meet the required and preferred qualifications; an up‑to‑date curriculum vitae; unofficial transcripts (all in one document); and the name, e‑mail address, and telephone number of three references. 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. The position will remain open until filled. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

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