Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Geography & Environmental Studies

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Geography & Environmental
Studies

Job Posting Number: 2027063APF

Position Description

The Department of
Geography and Environmental Studies seeks to develop a
pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholar (post-doc)
positions.

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 need. For
more information, please visit
Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments,AA/PPS No. 04.01.24
(7.21).

This posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently
exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available
to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the
need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Recently awarded a PhD. or equivalent doctorate in a discipline

relevant to those comprising the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research and manuscript drafting experience is

preferred.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

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About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.

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