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 of Communication Studies Requisition 202400181F Rank Lecturer FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of Communication Studies Open Date 02/06/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41644 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Frances Brandau Title Professor/ChairSam Houston State University
Department of Communication Studies
Box 2299
Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1356 Contact Email fbb@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Communication Studies at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a one-year renewable full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of lecturer to begin in the Fall 2025 semester . The teaching load is four courses, usually in face-to-face format, in both fall and spring semesters. Occasionally, online course sections might become available. Summer courses are not included in the teaching load. Service expectation consists of department events and committees. Educational Requirements for the Position Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in Communication Studies or Speech Communication, although preference will be given to candidates who have a PhD. Candidates are expected to have degrees from an accredited university or institution of higher learning and have their degrees in hand at the time of hire. Experience Required for the Position Minimum 1 year college level teaching experience.
Mandatory face-to-face and online teaching experience.
Preference given to those with experience teaching Public Speaking and Communication for Business & Professions courses.Preference given to those a record of departmental service.
Service learning/community engagement experience is a bonus. Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary Please submit a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Transcripts, Teaching Evaluations, and 3 letters of recommendation. The request for the three letters of recommendation will be sent out to references upon submission of the application. Letters can also be uploaded in the optional supplemental documents. For applicants that have a sample syllabus for relevant courses, please feel free to upload the samples to the ‘Teaching Evaluations’ field below under the “Optional Documents” header.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated e-mail reference request at the time the application is submitted. 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.