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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice and Criminology in Fall 2026, Spring 2027/Summer 2027...

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Criminal Justice
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice and Criminology in Fall 2026, Spring 2027/Summer 2027 (up to 5 positions to be filled)

Requisition:

202600030F

Rank:

Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:

College of Criminal Justice

Department:

Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Open Date:

03/09/2026

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46537

Contact Name:

Wanda Leal

Title:

Assistant Department Chair
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone:

(936) 294-1667

Contact Email:

wel004@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

Lecturer-pool faculty are term positions hired to teach 1-4 courses per semester. Hiring is based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. The instructor is responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the department degree programs.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position:

Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Applicants should submit with the application: vitae, three (3) reference letters, and unofficial transcripts.

Special Instructions Summary:

Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs

This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 & Summer 2027

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

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, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States

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