Assistant Professor in Physical Geography
About the Role
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 seek a scholar whose research focuses on climatic processes at various spatial and temporal scales and their interactions with the Earth's spheres and environmental systems, complementing the department’s strengths in water resources, geomorphology, environmental hazards and disasters, energy resources, community resilience, and human–environment interactions.
Responsibilities
- 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 of expertise
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Contribute service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community
Qualifications
Candidates should have a specialization in climatology with research focusing on climatic processes at various spatial and temporal scales and their interactions with the Earth's spheres and environmental systems. The ideal candidate’s research will complement the department’s existing strengths in water resources, geomorphology, environmental hazards and disasters, energy resources, community resilience, and human–environment interactions.
About Texas State University
Texas State University, located in San Marcos, Texas, is a "Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity" institution with ~44,000 students. Situated in the Austin-San Antonio corridor, the university is known for its diverse campus community, with 50% of students from ethnic minorities, and is a top producer of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates nationally. San Marcos, a city of about 75,000 residents, is nestled in the scenic Central Texas Hill Country, offering proximity to both Austin and San Antonio.