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 History Requisition 202400160F 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 History Open Date 10/17/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Brian Matthew Jordan Title Associate Professor and Chair
Department of History
Box 2239
Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-4460 Contact Email bmj018@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Lecturer, to begin Fall 2025.
The teaching load is four courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the United States History Survey course. Based on departmental needs, the successful candidate may occasionally teach upper-division, undergraduate electives in their area(s) of specialization. The department is especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, in online and face-to-face modalities. Educational Requirements for the Position Ph.D. in History required prior to appointment. Experience Required for the Position Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217 a letter of application, a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews); a sample syllabus for a United States history survey course; and three letters of recommendation. Upload the syllabus as a single file to the Teaching Portfolio link.
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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. 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.
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