| Location | Huntsville, TX |
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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer in Criminal Justice & Criminology (2 positions) Requisition 202600137F Rank Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Criminal Justice Department Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology Open Date 10/23/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48948
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Jason Ingram Title
Chair, Criminal Justice & Criminology, College of Criminal Justice, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Contact Phone (936) 294-1698 Contact Email jri004@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Teach four (4) classes each semester of undergraduate and/or graduate courses delivered face-to-face and/or online: (15-week, 7.5 weeks, or 5-week terms) at main campus based on departmental needs. This is an in-person position with on-campus presence expectations. This position also has department, college, and university service expectations.
Educational Requirements for the Position
The successful candidate must have a terminal degree, such as a J.D. or Ph.D., in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related academic field.
Experience Required for the Position
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience as a criminal justice professional and/or who have proficiency in teaching criminal justice courses (college or university).
Other Requirements for the Position
Successful candidate will receive a nine-month contract and be eligible for a summer contract. Work may require evenings and weekends.
Special Instructions Summary
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and should include a letter of interest, a current vita, teaching philosophy, and reference contact information. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage of the search process.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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