Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations

About the role

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) in the College of Education at Texas State University, located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for a non-tenure-earning Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction position of Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations. This position involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a vibrant Bachelor’s degree program in Central Texas.

Responsibilities

• Teaching core courses in our program, with a particular focus on teaching ADED 4322. Foundations of Human Resources Development, ADED 4321. Introduction to Adult Learning, ADED 3305. Career Development in Human Resource Development, ADED 4330. Adult Education Program Planning and Management, ADED 3344. Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development, and/or ADED 4343. Organization Development.
• Providing service to the program, department, university, and profession.

Requirements

• Required qualifications for Assistant Professor rank: An earned doctorate in Human Resource Development, Adult Education, or Related Field (i.e., leadership studies or organizational communication-if the candidate has extensive coursework completed related to adult learning or human resource development) by employment date.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in service at university, college, department, program, professional, and/or community levels.
• Evidence of potential for continued growth (e.g., professional development or conference attendance, innovative teaching strategies, engagement in research).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preparedness to teach core human resource development courses such as: ADED 4322. Foundations of Human Resources Development, ADED 4321. Introduction to Adult Learning, ADED 3305. Career Development in Human Resource Development, ADED 4330. Adult Education Program Planning and Management, ADED 3344. Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development, and/or ADED 4343. Organization Development.
• Professional experience as a practitioner in training, organization development, career development or other human resource development areas.
• A record of, or the demonstration of the potential for, research in adult education or human resource development publication.
• A record of, or the demonstration of the potential for, seeking or securing external grants, contracts, and other revenue sources to advance and sustain programmatic efforts in the subject area.
• Experience in writing/developing online academic courses and programs.
• Ability to advise undergraduate students in the HRD program.
• Ability to articulate a vision for the growth of HRD programs at Texas State University.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications for Associate Professor rank: An earned doctorate in Human Resource Development, Adult Education, or Related Field (i.e., leadership studies or organizational communication-if the candidate has extensive coursework completed related to adult learning or human resource development) by employment date.
• Five or more years of full-time experience teaching in higher education.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in service at university, college, department, program, professional, and/or community levels.
• A documented record of sustained research and publication in adult education or human resource development.
• A documented record of seeking and securing external grants, contracts, and other revenue sources to advance and sustain programmatic efforts in the subject area.
• Experience in writing/developing online academic courses and programs.
• Experience with advising undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated pattern of attending conferences related to adult education, human resource development, and effective teaching.
• Awards or recognition for excellence in teaching.
• Ability to articulate a vision for the growth of HRD programs at Texas State University.

Application Procedures

To guarantee full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by Aug 14th, 2026. Interested applicants should submit the following materials: A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications and responsibilities noted in this posting, current curriculum vitae, copies of official teaching evaluations from classes focused on human resource development, adult education, or related subject matter (optional for Assistant and Required for Associate), names and contact information (to include phone and email address) of five references (please provide this in the Reference Letter section of the application), and unofficial transcripts from all universities granting degrees in one document.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Spring 2027

Posting Date

05/12/2026

Review Date

08/17/2026

Close Date

08/14/2026

Legal Notices

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. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact. Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of scholars and practitioners who are committed to making a difference in the lives of students and the world around us.