diff --git a/spec/text-editor-presenter-spec.coffee b/spec/text-editor-presenter-spec.coffee
index 62477eb16..7376b5823 100644
--- a/spec/text-editor-presenter-spec.coffee
+++ b/spec/text-editor-presenter-spec.coffee
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ describe "TextEditorPresenter", ->
         fn?()
         disposable = presenter.onDidUpdateState ->
           disposable.dispose()
-          done()
+          process.nextTick(done)
 
     tiledContentContract = (stateFn) ->
       it "contains states for tiles that are visible on screen", ->