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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 Teaching and Learning (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) - Up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition 202600042F 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 School of Teaching & Learning Open Date 04/14/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46738
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Dr. Victoria Hollas Title
Professor | Search Committee Chair
School of Teaching and Learning
1908 Bobby K Marks Drive
Hunstville, Texas 77341
Contact Phone (936) 294-3225 Contact Email torihollas@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 on-campus classes at The Woodlands Center, classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Requires a minimum of Master's degree in related field for lower level course offerings and a minimum of a Doctoral degree in related field for graduate course offerings.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
Special Instructions Summary
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
This position is for the 2026/2027 academic year.
For Your Application: Please upload unofficial transcripts for all degrees to your application. To be considered, these documents must clearly display the name of the issuing institution and the degree conferral date (unless currently in ABD status).
Upon Selection for Hire: If you are selected for the position, official transcripts for all degrees must be sent directly from the issuing institution to our hiring office. Please note that any transcripts routed through or handled by the prospective employee are not considered official; transcripts must be transmitted directly between institutions to meet hiring requirements.
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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.
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