Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
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.
Position Information
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 First-Year Experience - up to 11 positions to be filled

Requisition
202400049F

Rank
Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College
Department
Student Success Initiatives

Open Date
04/05/2024

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38728
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Brenda Fernandez

Title

Director First-Year Experience
Sam Houston State University
Box 2335
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-3417

Contact Email
kangrove@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Teach UNIV 1101 Learning Frameworks one-credit-hour course. Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements include teaching first-year students to achieve academic, career and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, develop community and a sense of belonging, and contribute to our Bearkat community in face-to-face classes at the main campus in Huntsville, Texas. Embedded peer mentor support in each class. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position

Requires a minimum of Master's degree in related field for lower level course offerings.
Experience Required for the Position

Higher Education and teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position

This posting is for the Fall 2024 semester
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.