Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Work life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive community

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography with a specialization in climatology to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will build an externally funded research program, teach courses in climatology and related areas, and mentor students.

We seek scholars focusing on climatic processes across scales, with interests in environmental systems and connections to water resources, geomorphology, and hazards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Geography or related field with climatology specialization by appointment.
• Demonstrated peer‑reviewed scholarship in climatology or related environmental sciences.
• Ability to develop an active, externally visible research program and teach climatology and related courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally visible research program and seek external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in climatology and related areas.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; contribute service to department, university, and discipline.

Skills

Climatology

Oceanography

Environmental systems

Teaching climatology

Education

Ph.D. in Geography or related field (specialization in climatology)

Tools

GIScience

Remote sensing

Job description

Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

Job Posting Number: 2027018TTL

Position Description

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Geography with a specialization in climatology to begin Fall 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship focuses on climatic processes at a range of spatial and temporal scales and their interactions with the Earth's spheres and environmental systems.

We seek a scholar whose research will complement the department's existing strengths in water resources, geomorphology, environmental hazards and disasters, energy resources, community resilience, and human‑environment interactions.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, externally visible research program; seek external research support; publish in scholarly outlets; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in climatology and related areas in the candidate's area of expertise; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and contribute service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community.

Texas State University is located in San Marcos, a city of about 75,000 residents situated in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country, 30 miles south of Austin and 48 miles north of San Antonio. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Texas State University as a “Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity,” the second-highest designation for research institutions in the United States. Texas State University is located in the burgeoning Austin‑San Antonio corridor, and with ~44,000 students, is among the largest universities in the state. With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State University is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. Additional information about Texas State University and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Geography or a related field, with a specialization in climatology, by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship in climatology, oceanography, and/or environmental systems research.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to develop a strong research agenda.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach climatology, meteorology, oceanography, quantitative methods, or related environmental systems courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of research that applies climatology to complex environmental challenges.
• Demonstrated record of using research methods such as field methods, quantitative methods, advanced modeling, or GIScience and remote sensing.
• Demonstrated or potential ability securing external research funding.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to advise graduate students.

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Office: 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340, San Marcos, Texas 78666

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin‑San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal‑clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.