Assistant Professor in Urban and Regional Planning

Assistant Professor in Urban and Regional Planning

2027021

TTL

San Marcos

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.

08/16/2027

09/29/2026

11/23/2026

Yes

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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