Assistant Professor of Instruction

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Position Description The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) in the College of Education at Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for a non‑tenure‑line assistant professor of instruction position beginning August 2026. This position involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a vibrant Bachelor of General Studies program in Central Texas. Specific responsibilities include teaching courses in integrated studies and service to the program, department, university, and profession. Program Integrated Studies undergraduate degree. This position will include teaching the interdisciplinary capstone courses in our program. The successful candidate will be headquartered on the San Marcos campus and may teach courses on both the main university campus in San Marcos and at the university’s Round Rock campus. Department The CLAS Department serves approximately 975 students seeking undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Professional Counseling (COUN), Educational and Community Leadership (EDCL), Adult, Professional, and Community Education (APCE), School Psychology (SPSY), Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE), and Integrated Studies (INTS). The CLAS Department provides high‑quality undergraduate and graduate education to promote significant transformational changes in communities, schools, organizations, and institutions locally and globally. Guided by expert faculty who are deeply engaged in innovative research and dedicated to student success, CLAS students grow into leaders and changemakers in schools, communities, and organizations across Texas and beyond. The CLAS Department is proud to be part of a public, Hispanic‑Serving Institution that values discovery and impact through research, teaching, and service. Required Qualifications Doctorate or master’s degree in an academic discipline compatible with the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS), such as social sciences, fine arts and communication, business administration, humanities, or natural sciences. Minimum two years of full‑ or part‑time high‑quality teaching experience at a college or university. Leadership/service experience at university, college, department, program, professional, and/or community levels. Record of interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, or service (e.g., collaborative research, professional associations). Evidence of innovative teaching strategies. Experience integrating career development or professional workforce preparation into academic instruction. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching courses within an interdisciplinary or general studies program. Teaching experience across more than one academic discipline. Record of excellence in teaching as evidenced by awards, grants, state/national presentations, and other academic achievements in teaching. Record of excellence in service as evidenced by awards, grants, state/national presentations, and other academic achievements in service. Experience collaborating with career services, academic advising, and/or success coaching. Position Details Type of Position: Full‑Time Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 Posting Date: 04/10/2026 Review Date: 06/01/2026 Close Date: 05/30/2026 Open Until Filled? No 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 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. 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