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.
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 First-Year Experience - 2 Positions to be Filled Requisition 202400166F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College Department Student Success Initiatives Open Date 11/07/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41433 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Brenda Fernandez Title Director First-Year ExperienceSam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-3422 Contact Email baf045@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Teach UNIV 1101 Learning Frameworks one-credit-hour course. Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements include teaching first-year students how to effectively navigate first year challenges and academic resources in on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, Texas. 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. Experience Required for the Position Teaching experience preferred. Other Requirements for the Position This posting is for the Spring 2025 semester. Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.