| Location | Huntsville, TX |
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 Educational Leadership School Leadership Principal Certification Program - Spring/Summer 2026 Up to 6 Positions to be Filled Requisition 202600013F 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 Education Department: Dept of Educational Leadership
Open Date: 02132026 Quicklink: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46173 Refer Applicants To Contact: Name: Lebon James III Asst Professor Title: Sam Houston State University Department of Educational Leadership Box 2119 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone: 936-294-3346 Contact Email: ldjames3@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to two courses per semester in M.Ed. in School Leadership. Courses are taught completely online. 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 Doctoral degree in School Leadership, Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or closely related field and Superintendent Certification.
Experience Required for the Position
Applicants must be a Texas certified principal working in a TEA certified school and have at least three years of experience as a principal and/or assistant principal.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
This position is for the Spring/Summer 2026 semester. For Your Application
Please upload unofficial transcripts for all degrees to your application. To be considered, these documents must clearly display the name of the issuing institution and the degree conferral date unless currently in ABD status. Upon Selection for Hire
If you are selected for the position, official transcripts for all degrees must be sent directly from the issuing institution to our hiring office. Please note that any transcripts routed through or handled by the prospective employee are not considered official transcripts; must be transmitted directly between institutions to meet hiring requirements.
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
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
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Open Ended Question
If your response to the question above was Other, please indicate from what source.
What is your highest level of education
High School GED At least 30 undergraduate credit hours but have not obtained an Associates degree Associates degree At least 90 undergraduate credit hours but have not obtained a Bachelors degree Bachelors degree At least 18 graduate credit hours but have not obtained a Masters degree Masters degree Doctoral/Terminal degree
How many years of experience do you have in K-12 Educational Administration/Leadership
None Less than a year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years but less than 10 years More than 10 years
Describe your experience in K-12 Educational Administration or School Leadership
Open Ended Question
Have you obtained either a principal certification or a superintendent certification
Yes - Principal Certification Yes - Superintendent Certification Yes - Both Principal and Superintendent Certifications No
Are you available to teach during the evening
Yes No
Are you available to teach during the day
Yes No
Do you have experience teaching online
Yes No
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae Faculty Transcripts Optional Documents
Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy