| 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 Political Science (2026-2027) - up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition 202600132F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of Political Science Open Date 10/06/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48764
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Dr. Jonathan Brown Title
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149
Contact Phone 936-294-4478 Contact Email jnb047@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Political Science seeks a qualified instructor to teach American Government and/or Texas Government during the Spring 2027 term. Courses could be taught either online or face-to-face at the main Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, TX.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Master's degree or Ph.D. in political science preferred; will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements of a Master's degree in a different field plus 18-graduate credits in political science.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience, especially online-teaching experience, is 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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