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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 21000 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 worklife 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 Forensic Science in Fall 2026 Spring 2027Summer 2027 up to 3 positions to be filled
Requisition 202600032F
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 Criminal Justice
Department Dept of Forensic Science
Open Date 03092026
Quicklink httpsshsu.peopleadmin.compostings46539
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Dr. Rachel Houston
Title Department of Forensic ScienceCollege of Criminal JusticeSam Houston State University
Contact Phone 936 294-4349
Contact Email rmh034shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses to support the Department of Forensic Science online course offerings. Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Hiring is based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position Masters degree in a natural science forensic science or related field.
Experience Required for the Position The successful applicant would have relevant teaching andor practical experience.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions
Summary
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and SmokeDrug-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
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Candidate Documents
Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Faculty Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Transcripts
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