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 Security Studies (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025) - Up to 6 Positions to be Filled Requisition 202400097F 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 Criminal Justice Department Dept of Security Studies Open Date 11/14/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39649 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Nadav Morag Title Department ChairDepartment of Security Studies
Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
Box 2296
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296 Contact Phone (936) 294-1646 Contact Email morag@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Department of Security Studies degree programs. All instruction will be online. Educational Requirements for the Position Master’s degree in disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, public policy, international relations, public health, criminal justice, or related discipline
Experience Required for the Position At least 3 years of professional experience. Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. 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.