Associate Professor or Professor

The College of Health Professions Health Sciences Program at Texas State University invites applications and nominations for a nine-month, Associate Professor or Professor rank, tenure-track faculty position as Doctor of Science (DSc) Program Director. The anticipated start date is Summer 2027, or earlier if possible.

This is an in-person, on-campus administrative and teaching faculty leadership role housed on the San Marcos or Round Rock campus, serving as the administrative head of a fully online, asynchronous doctoral program.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Reporting to the College of Health Professions leadership, the Program Director serves as the administrative officer for the DSc program, responsible for advancing its educational, scholarly, and service missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader who will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, transparency, and accountability while expanding the program’s visibility and impact across Texas and globally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight for the fully online, asynchronous DSc program.
• Maintaining a nationally recognized line of research in the candidate’s area of specialty and actively seeking extramural funding to support scholarly activities.
• Teaching courses in undergraduate or graduate programs as needed and supervising doctoral research (prior graduate research supervision experience is expected).
• Supporting faculty development and student success within a dynamic, flexible learning environment.
• Providing service at the department, college, and university levels, as well as fostering strategic academic and professional partnerships.

Qualifications & Details

• Rank & Title: The successful candidate will receive the appropriate Associate Professor or Professor rank title based on established university and college standards.
• Location: In-person position based at the San Marcos or Round Rock campus.
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Additional information about Texas State University and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Associate Professor rank:

• A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member.
• Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation to include online or remote delivery, and a commitment to service.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications as first author/lead investigator.
• A record of extramural funding (as PI or co-PI) to support research and other scholarly activities.
• Experience with graduate student research as mentor or supervisor.

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Professor rank in addition to those required above:

• A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member at the Associate Professor level.
• Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations.
• Established a national reputation among peers and demonstrated leadership through service to the university, community, and professional organizations.
• Experience with graduate student research as committee chair or supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualification for all ranks:

• Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade their professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.
• Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
• Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including, but not limited to simulation, virtual reality, and best practices in online learning or related certifications.
• Experience in accreditation processes, procedures, preparation.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59160.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by December 18th, 2026:

• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter describing experience related to the position, research experience, and career goals.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Scot Raab, Chair of the Search Committee, at healthsciences@txstate.edu. Please indicate “Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences – Program Director” in the subject line of all correspondence.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Summer 2027 (negotiable)

Posting Date

11/11/2026

Review Date

12/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

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.

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Record Checks and Verifications

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.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.