Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations
Job Posting Number
2026122NTL
College/Division
College of Education
Department/School
Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych
Position Description
The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) in the College of Education at Texas State University, located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for a non-tenure-earning Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction position of Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations. This position involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a vibrant Bachelor’s degree program in Central Texas. Specific responsibilities include teaching courses in Human Resource Development and providing service to the program, department, university, and profession.
Program: The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations prepares students for success in careers including training, talent development, career development, organizational development, and related areas. This position will include teaching core courses in our program, with a particular focus on teaching ADED 4322. Foundations of Human Resources Development, ADED 4321. Introduction to Adult Learning, ADED 3305. Career Development in Human Resource Development, ADED 4330. Adult Education Program Planning and Management, ADED 3344. Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development, and/or ADED 4343. Organization Development. The successful candidate will be headquartered on the San Marcos campus.
Department: The CLAS Department serves approximately 1,100 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), Human Resource Development & Learning in Organizations (HRDLO), 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 Institution that values discovery and impact through research, teaching, and service.
University: Founded in 1899 as a small teaching college, Texas State University is now home to over 40,000 students. The university is an Hispanic Serving Institution and holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity (R2) and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain Doctoral University-Very High Research Activity (R1) by 2027. Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos River. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
- An earned doctorate in Human Resource Development, Adult Education, or Related Field (i.e., leadership studies or organizational communication-if the candidate has extensive coursework completed related to adult learning or human resource development) by employment date.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in service at university, college, department, program, professional, and/or community levels.
- Evidence of potential for continued growth (e.g., professional development or conference attendance, innovative teaching strategies, engagement in research).
Required qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
- An earned doctorate in Human Resource Development, Adult Education, or Related Field (i.e., leadership studies or organizational communication-if the candidate has extensive coursework completed related to adult learning or human resource development) by employment date.
- Five or more years of full-time experience teaching in higher education.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in service at university, college, department, program, professional, and/or community levels.
- Evidence of potential for increase leadership in teaching and instructional activities (e.g., program service, mentoring new faculty, teaching awards, program recruitment, other service, engagement in grant writing).
- A demonstrated record of developing course content. The applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and department established standards, inclusive of a recommendation by the department’s Personnel Committee.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
- Preparedness to teach core human resource development courses such as: ADED 4322. Foundations of Human Resources Development, ADED 4321. Introduction to Adult Learning, ADED 3305. Career Development in Human Resource Development, ADED 4330. Adult Education Program Planning and Management, ADED 3344. Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development, and/or ADED 4343. Organization Development.
- Professional experience as a practitioner in training, organization development, career development or other human resource development areas.
- A record of, or the demonstration of the potential for, research in adult education or human resource development publication.
- A record of, or the demonstration of the potential for, seeking or securing external grants, contracts, and other revenue sources to advance and sustain programmatic efforts in the subject area.
- Experience in writing/developing online academic courses and programs.
- Ability to advise undergraduate students in the HRD program.
- Ability to articulate a vision for the growth of HRD programs at Texas State University.
Preferred qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
- Experience in teaching core human resource development courses such as: ADED 4322. Foundations of Human Resources Development, ADED 4321. Introduction to Adult Learning, ADED 3305. Career Development in Human Resource Development, ADED 4330. Adult Education Program Planning and Management, ADED 3344. Multicultural Perspectives in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development, and/or ADED 4343. Organization Development.
- Professional experience as a practitioner in training, organization development, career development, or other human resource development areas.
- A documented record of sustained research and publication in adult education or human resource development.
- A documented record of seeking and securing external grants, contracts, and other revenue sources to advance and sustain programmatic efforts in the subject area.
- Experience in writing/developing online academic courses and programs. ·
- Experience with advising undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated pattern of attending conferences related to adult education, human resource development, and effective teaching.
- Awards or recognition for excellence in teaching.
- Ability to articulate a vision for the growth of HRD programs at Texas State University.
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/56998.
To guarantee full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by Aug 14th, 2026.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
- A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications and responsibilities noted in this posting.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Copies of official teaching evaluations from classes focused on human resource development, adult education, or related subject matter. (Optional for Assistant and Required for Associate).
- Names and contact information (to include phone and email address) of five references (please provide this in the Reference Letter section of the application).
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities granting degrees in one document.
Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Jeremy Bohonos, Search Committee Chair, at
[email protected].
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
Spring 2027
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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.
