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 Biological Sciences - up to 4 positions to be filled Requisition 202500105F Rank: Lecturer-Pool FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category: Position Type: Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College College: College of Science & Engineering Technology Department: Dept of Biological Sciences
Open Date: 07282025 Quicklink: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44303 Refer Applicants To Contact: Name: Aaron Lynne Title: Chair Department of Biological Sciences Sam Houston State University Box 2116 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone: 936-294-1544 Contact Email: aml027@shsu.edu
Position Details
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one or more 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, and online classes depending on the needs of the Department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Sam Houston State University will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual 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
Special Instructions Summary
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
Are you available to teach during the day? Yes No Are you available to teach during the evening? Yes No How did you learn about this position The Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues in Higher Education HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education Association for Women in Science TWC - Work in Texas Inside Higher Ed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium SHSU Website SHSU Employee SHSU Recruiter Other If your response to the question above was SHSU Employee, please indicate the employees name and department.
Open Ended Question
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Candidate Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Faculty Reference Contact Information Optional Documents Statement of Teaching Philosophy Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3