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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of English (up to 13 positions to be filled)

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 English (up to 13 positions to be filled)
Requisition 202400043F
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 English
Open Date 03/26/2024
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38592
Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Jacob Blevins
Title
Department Chair
Evans Building, #458
Box 2146
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-4608
Contact Email jblevins@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. Courses will be taught in-person at the main campus in Huntsville depending on the needs of the academic department. Courses taught may include Composition I, Composition II, and/or Technical Writing. 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 Fall 2024 semester. Applicants must be able to teach in person at the Huntsville campus.
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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you available to teach during the day?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you learn about this position?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • SHSU Website
    • SHSU Employee
    • SHSU Recruiter
    • Other
  4. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Transcripts
  4. Reference Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2
  3. Letter of Recommendation 3