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 Psychology - up to 6 positions to be filled Requisition 202300100F 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 Psychology and Philosophy Open Date 09/26/2023 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35563 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Jorge G. Varela, Ph.D. Title Department ChairSam Houston State University
Department of Psychology & Philosophy
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-3052 Contact Email jgv002@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The instructors for these pool faculty positions will be hired to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in psychology, ranging from introductory psychology to more advanced courses at the 3000- and 4000-level. The department is in need of instructors for courses related to foundational areas of the discipline of psychology (e.g., developmental psychology, social psychology, research methods, statistics) to more applied areas (abnormal psychology, psychology and law). Educational Requirements for the Position Requires a Masters degree or Doctorate in Psychology. Experience Required for the Position Experience in teaching psychology Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary 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.