Associate​/Full Professor of Geographic Education

Position Title: Associate/Full Professor of Geographic Education

Job Location: San Marcos

Department: Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Geographic Education to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed the "Jesse H. Jones Distinguished Chair in Geographic Education”. We seek applicants with an outstanding record of scholarship in geographic education who are also recognized leaders in the field of geographic education.

The position requires the sustained maintenance of an active research agenda, teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising Masters/PhD students, and serving as Director of the Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education.

• A PhD degree in Geography or a related field.
• An outstanding publication record in geographic education that is commensurate with an associate or full professor and demonstrates the applicant is well-versed in theories of teaching and research in geographic education.
• A record of successful grant acquisition and management in the field of geographic education that is commensurate with an associate or full professor at an institution with high research activity.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership in geographic education.
• Evidence of teaching at graduate and/or undergraduate levels.
• Experience advising Master’s and/or PhD students.

For the Associate Professor rank:

• Experience with online instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with and mentoring K-12 geography educators.
• Evidence of maintaining an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators.

For the Full Professor rank:

• Experience with online instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with and mentoring K-12 geography educators.
• Evidence of maintaining an active national and international network of professional geography education collaborators.
• Successful management experience such as direction of a major grant, research center or other administrative activities including oversight of staff.

To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than December 1, 2025. 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.

• A cover letter outlining the applicant’s professional experience and career goals that meet the required and preferred qualifications as stated above.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three references. References will be contacted for applicants that advance past the initial application review.

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.