Open Rank in Aging

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for an open-rank professorship focusing on aging and dementia research. The position seeks scholars who will conduct innovative, externally funded research and contribute to interdisciplinary programs within the university and the ARIA initiative.

Responsibilities include securing funding, leading collaborations, publishing findings, teaching at undergrad and graduate levels, mentoring students, and developing curricula related to aging

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree required.
• Evidence of a strong scholarly focus on aging and dementia research.
• Evidence of sustained record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Evidence of a sustained record of obtaining external funding.

Responsibilities

• Bring and seek external funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants with internal and external collaborators.
• Conduct and publish original research on aging and dementia.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across the university.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on aging and dementia and related subjects.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Contribute to workforce development and aging/dementia curriculum.
• Participate in service activities at department, college, and university levels.

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree

Job description

Open Rank in Aging & Dementia Research

Job Posting Number: 2027029TTL

Position Description

Texas StateUniversity seeks applications for open-rank professorpositions to conduct research on any aspect of aging and dementiaresearch. Texas State University is a leader in aging and dementiawith strengths in interdisciplinary social and behavioral dementiaresearch, translational and community-engaged research, caregiving,ethics and autonomy in aging, environmental research and communitydesign, physical therapy and cognitive psychology.

Texas State is home to a robust community already working acrossdisciplines, the Alliance of Researchers in Aging (ARIA). ARIAsupports networking opportunities and interdisciplinary research inaging, including research on cognition, cognitive decline anddementia, mental health, care-giving, and physical, social andspiritual well-being. Texas State also offers a Master of Sciencedegree in Dementia and Aging Studies with three tracks: 1) Dementiaand Long-Term Care, 2) Practitioner and 3) Researcher.

Texas State University receives a full share of the TexasUniversity Fund (TUF) and plans to invest funds in recruitment andsubstantial start-up support for strategic hires with establishedresearch programs and active external funding in historic andemerging areas of research strength, including in aging anddementia research. Texas State University hosted a town hall onApril 8 to discuss areas of impact for hiring in aging and dementia research and to bring together the aging and dementia researchcommunity.

We seek to hire dynamic and innovative scholars with strongresearch records supported by external funding. An applicant'sscholarly focus should complement and enhance the aging anddementia scholarship and teaching strengths of Texas State and thestrengths of the Endowed Chair in Aging and Dementia.

Responsibilities

• Bring and seek external funding and coordinateinterdisciplinary grants with both internal and externalcollaborators.
• Conduct and publish original research on aging anddementia.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across theuniversity.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on aging and dementia,and related subjects.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Contribute to the workforce development and development of theaging and dementia curriculum.
• Participate in service activities at the department, college,and university levels.

The successful candidate will join the department(s) appropriate totheir area of scholarly focus.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree
• Evidence of a strong scholarly focus on and sustained record ofresearch excellence in aging and dementia research
• Evidence of sustained record of excellence in teaching andmentoring students.
• Evidence of a sustained record of obtaining externalfunding.
• The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank andtitle based on university and department establishedstandards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of activity in organizing conferences and sessions onaging and dementia
• Experience in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate andgraduate students
• Experience supporting experiential learning for undergraduateand graduate students
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
• Evidence of community engagement for scholarship andteaching

Full Consideration Date

Close Date: 10/16/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58499

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work at Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

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