| 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 Sociology - 1 Position to be Filled Requisition 202600127F 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 Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of Sociology Open Date 09/30/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48722
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name James Stykes Title
Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Sociology
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-1511 Contact Email jbs048@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. For Spring 2027, the Sociology Department needs a pool faculty member to teach two online classes; SOCI 3325 Gender and Inequality and SOCI 3341 Marriage and the Family. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A PhD in Sociology, or a related discipline, must be completed by the time of appointment or applicant must have equivalent experience.
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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