Assistant Professor in Urban and Regional Planning

Position Title Assistant Professor in Urban and Regional Planning

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2027021

TTL

Job Location

Job Location San Marcos

Department

Department Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Urban and Regional Planning to begin Fall 2027. We seek an urban geographer or planner whose research will expand and complement the department’s existing strengths in urban and regional planning, applied environmental geography, and GIScience. Areas of specialization are open, but may include urban infrastructure systems, planning and public policy, comparative urbanization, housing and finance, or related areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, externally visible research program; seek external research support; publish in high-quality scholarly outlets; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in urban geography and related areas; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and contribute service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community.

• A Ph.D. degree in geography, urban and regional planning, or urban studies by time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to develop a strong research agenda.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach urban geography courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Applied research interests in urban planning, urban infrastructure management, comparative urbanization, or housing and finance.
• Demonstrated record of securing external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to advise graduate students in urban geography or urban planning.

To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than November 22, 2026
. 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/58560 . A complete application must include the materials listed below:

• A letter of application outlining the applicant’s research credentials, plan for extramural funding, teaching experience, and career goals that meets the required and preferred qualifications as stated above.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• One sample of published scholarship.
• Reports of teaching evaluations (if available).
• Names and contact information for three reference letters. References will be contacted for applicants that advance past the initial application review.

For inquiries, please email Dr. Eric Sarmiento, chair of the Search Committee, ase indicate “Urban and Regional Planning Position” in the subject line of all correspondence.

The Department of Geography at Texas State University (
https://www.geo.txstate.edu/ ) has 36 full-time faculty members, around 500 undergraduate majors in BA and BS programs and over 130 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 is part of the College of Liberal Arts. To learn more about the department, please visit:
https://www.geo.txstate.edu .

Texas State University is located in San Marcos,…