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 Political Science Public Administration Spring 2026-Fall 2026 Up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition 202500133F 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: 10312025 Quicklink: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45271 Refer Applicants: To Contact: Name: Dr. Jonathan Brown Title: Department of Political Science Sam Houston State University Box 2149 Huntsville, TX 77341-2149 Contact Phone: Contact Email: jnb047@shsu.edu
Position Details
The Department of Political Science seeks qualified instructors to teach courses in our online Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program. We are especially interested in hiring candidates who could teach Special Topics courses that would fit into the programs two concentrations in Public Management and Emergency Management. Depending on student demand and instructor qualifications, we could have additional opportunities to teach upper-division undergraduate courses.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in political science, public administration, public affairs, or related fields. We are also interested in candidates who hold a Masters degree in public administration and have significant professional experience. We will also consider candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience, especially in online teaching, is preferred, though not required.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions
Please direct your questions regarding this position to Dr. Jonathan Brown.
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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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