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 Political Science (2024-2025) – up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition 202400075F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary 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 Political Science Open Date 05/24/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39238 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Jason Enia Title Professor and ChairDepartment of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149Huntsville, TX 77341-2149 Contact Phone 936-294-1467 Contact Email jason.enia@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Political Science seeks a qualified instructor to teach American Government and/or Texas Government during the 2024-2025 academic year. We could have additional opportunities in other upper-division undergraduate courses in American politics. Undergraduate courses could be taught online or face-to-face at the main Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, TX. Educational Requirements for the Position Ph.D. in political science preferred; will consider candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program and/or candidates that have a master’s degree in political science Experience Required for the Position Teaching experience, especially online-teaching experience, is preferred. Other Requirements for the Position 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.