| 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 World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) - 1 position to be filled Requisition 202500161F 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 World Languages and Cultures Open Date 12/04/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45568
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Maria Barker, Ph.D. Title
Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Box 2147
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-1979 Contact Email worldlanguages@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Spanish Program at Sam Houston State University seeks lecturer-pool instructors for introductory and intermediate Spanish courses. Positions are primarily online with existing course infrastructure provided, allowing instructors to focus on teaching rather than course development.
Lecturer-Pool faculty teach one to four courses per semester based on enrollment. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus 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
The primary requirement for the position is the completion of 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish (i.e., beyond the Bachelor's degree). The ideal candidate will also have prior experience and a strong interest in teaching Spanish at the university level.
Experience Required for the Position
Prior university-level teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for Spring 2026.
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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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