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 Art (Art History) Requisition 202500015F 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 Arts & Media Department Dept of Art Open Date 02/28/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42463 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Britney Ketkoski Title Assistant to the ChairSam Houston State University
Department of Art
Box 2089
Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 9362941315 Contact Email bketkoski@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for full or part-time lecturer-pool faculty in Art History. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach one or more online and/or face-to-face courses in Art History Surveys, Art Appreciation, or other Art History topics. Educational Requirements for the Position PhD preferred. MA in Art History or other masters degree with at least 18 hours of graduate level art history courses completed required to teach Art History. MFA eligible to teach Art Appreciation (Intro to Art and Exploring Contemporary Art). Experience Required for the Position Teaching experience at the undergraduate level Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary Submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of names and contact information for three references, a writing sample demonstrating research in Art History, and sample syllabi of courses taught in pdf format.
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.
Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required of finalists. Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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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