Lecturer-Pool Faculty of History (5 positions to be filled)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of History (5 positions to be filled)
Requisition:202600055F
Rank:Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department:Dept of History
Open Date:04/28/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46838
Contact Name:Brian Matthew Jordan
Title:Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of History
Box 2239
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-4460
Contact Email:bmj018@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a pool faculty position. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach both halves of the U.S. history survey, and/or both halves of the World History survey, only online. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching a plus. Teaching load is based on the needs of the department and may range between one and two courses per semester.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Ph.D. in History preferred; the MA in History is required prior to the start of the appointment in September 1st, 2026.
Experience Required for the Position:Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
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
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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