Tenure-track Assistant Professor - Earth Surface Processes
Idano State University
Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 22, 2025.
The Department of Geosciences at Idaho State University is excited to invite applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Surface Processes, beginning in Fall 2026. For this balanced teaching and research position, we seek a collaborative scientist with demonstrated expertise in Earth surface processes, Quaternary landscape evolution, natural hazards, spatial modeling of lidar or InSAR data, and/or field and data science skills applied to Earth surface processes. The ability to develop scientific collaborations with the nearby Idaho National Laboratory is also advantageous.
The successful candidate is expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, mentor research trainees, develop and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and professionally serve the ISU community. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to participate in our nationally recognized summer Field Geology course in central Idaho.
Further details can be found here: https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2599?c=isu&sq=req2599
Tenure-track Assistant Professor - Water Resources
Texas State University
To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than December 1, 2025.
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus in Water Resources to begin Fall 2026. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a scholar and teacher. The position includes maintaining an active research agenda, teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising Masters and PhD students, and participating in departmental service activities.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, or a related field by the time of appointment.
- A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
- Demonstrated or potential ability to develop a strong research agenda.
- Demonstrated experience or capacity to teach courses including Water Resources, Applied Water Resources, and River Basin Management as well as other appropriate courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research interests in applied water resources that uses advanced technology, field methods, and/or modeling approaches.
- A demonstrated record of securing external research funding in water resources.
- Demonstrated ability to advise graduate students.
- Demonstrated or potential ability to teach Water Policy or Water Resources Planning.
To be considered in the initial pool of candidates, complete applications must be received no later than December 1, 2025. Complete applications received after this date will only be considered if no viable candidates are identified and hired from the initial pool. This position will remain open until filled. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54436.
A complete application must include the materials listed below:
- A cover letter outlining the applicant’s research credentials, plan for extramural funding, teaching experience, and career goals that meets the required and preferred qualifications as stated above
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
- One sample of published scholarship with a focus in water resources.
- Reports of teaching evaluations (if available).
- Names and contact information for three reference letters. References will be contacted for applicants that advance past the initial application review.
For inquiries, please email Dr. Jason Julian, chair of the Search Committee, at jason.julian@txstate.edu . Please indicate “Water Resources Position” in the subject line of all correspondence.