Posting Information
Position Title Postdoctoral Scholar Pool – College of Liberal ArtsJob Posting Number 2023116NTL Job Location Round Rock, San Marcos College College of Liberal Arts Department/School College of Liberal Arts Position Description
The College of Liberal Arts seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions in the departments and department centers of Anthropology, English, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and World Languages and Literatures, and the college centers of Diversity and Gender Studies, International Studies, and the Study of the Southwest. For information about the departments, department centers and college centers visit the College of Liberal Arts. A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post- doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post- doc's aspirations and experiences.
The appointment involves substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need.
This posting is for February 2023-August 2024 hires. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.
Required Qualifications
Recently awarded a Ph.D., or equivalent doctorate or terminal degree (e.g., D.Ed., J.D., M.D.).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Application Procedures
The College of Liberal Arts will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest indicating the specific program area(s) for which you wish to be considered with a current vita or resume. Submit materials to the chair/director of the appropriate department/school, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666. Visit the Academic Directory for the list of departments, schools, and programs.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree granting institution.
Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date FY23 Posting Date 02/14/2023 Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date 07/31/2023 Close Date 07/31/2023 Open Until Filled? No EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Record Checks and Verifications
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Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
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Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https: // jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/41601 Special Instructions Summary
The College of Liberal Arts will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. This posting is for the spring 2023 and summer 2023 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool postdoctoral scholar (post-doc) position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest indicating the specific program area(s) for which you wish to be considered with a current vita or resume. Submit materials to the chair/director of the appropriate department/school, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666. Visit the Academic Directory for the list of departments, schools, and programs.
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