Posting Details
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: Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Agricultural Sciences - up to 4 positions to be filled Requisition 202600002F Rank: Lecturer-Pool FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category: Position Type: Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College: College of Science & Engineering Technology Department: School of Agricultural Sciences Open Date: 01122026 Quicklink: http://hsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45870 Refer Applicants To Contact: Name: Mark Anderson Title: Department Chair PO Box: 2088 Huntsville, Texas 77341 Contact Phone: 936 294-3367 Contact Email: mjanderson@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at The Woodlands Center, classes at the main campus in Huntsville, HCC Campus, and online classes depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Requires a minimum of a Masters degree in a related field for lower-level course offerings.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for Summer and Fall 2026 semesters.
Special Instructions Summary
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Open Until Filled: Yes
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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Supplemental Questions
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