Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Political Science (2024-2025) - up to 3 positions to be filled

Posting Details

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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 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 Chair

Department of Political Science

Sam Houston State University

Box 2149

Huntsville, 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.