| Location | Huntsville, TX |
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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 Physics and Astronomy Requisition 202500071F 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 Dept of Physics & Astronomy Open Date 05/02/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43393
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Dr. Joel Walker Title
Professor / Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Sam Houston State University
1908 Avenue J (Box 2267)
204 Farrington Building
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2267
Contact Phone 936-294-4803 Contact Email jwalker@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 at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty position availability is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in related field for lower level course offerings.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes
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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.
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