Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Higher Education Leadership (Up to 5 Positions to be Filled)

Posting Details

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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 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 Higher Education Leadership (Up to 5 Positions to be Filled) Requisition 202600116F 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 09/03/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48370

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Dr. Nara Martirosyan Title

Doctoral Director, Higher Education Leadership

Sam Houston State University

Department of Educational Leadership

Box 2119

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone 936-294-2493 Contact Email nxm021@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 Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership program. Course requirements include teaching online doctoral level classes. 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 Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership or closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Prior experience with online teaching, and/or higher education leadership are preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted.

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.

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

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

• SHSU Employee

• Other

• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

(Open Ended Question)

• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • 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

• • Have you had any experience working in higher education? If so, please describe your experience(s).

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience teaching online?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you available to teach during the evening?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you available to teach during the day?

• Yes

• No

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research & Goals