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 History - 1 Position to be Filled Requisition 202400177F 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 History Open Date 11/22/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41550 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Brian Matthew Jordan Title ChairSam Houston State University
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 pool faculty position, to begin academic year 2025-2026. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach both halves of the U.S. history survey, either face to face or online. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching preferred; online teaching experience a plus. Teaching load is based on the needs of the department and may range between one and four courses per semester. Educational Requirements for the Position Ph.D. in History preferred; Master’s in History is required prior to the start of the appointment. Experience Required for the Position Undergraduate teaching experience preferred. Other Requirements for the Position This posting is for the academic year 2025-2026. Special Instructions Summary To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41550: a letter of application, addressed to Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan, departmental chair; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists); a list of three references; and a teaching statement.
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. 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.