Faculty Profile for Dr. Jen Rowland

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Dr. Jen Rowland
Assoc Professor of Instruction — Philosophy
DERR 220
phone: (512) 245-2285

Biography Section

Biography and Education

I fell in love with philosophy here at Texas State as an undergraduate (go Bobcats!), completed my PhD at UNT (go Mean Green!), taught at Ball State (chirp chirp!), and am delighted to find my way back to San Marcos! I am the head coach of our Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl team, who participate in competitive debate events each year. As of Fall 2025, I will be the Managing Editor of Stance, an international undergraduate journal produced and edited entirely by undergraduate students! I am most interested in teaching experiential and immersive classes, including those that incorporate service learning.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Lawhead Teaching Award in General Education, Ball State University. August 2017 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas, University of North Texas. August 2011 - Present

Selected Service Activities

Assistant Coach
Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition & Texas State Ethics Bowl Team
August 2024-November 2024