Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Communication Studies - 2 Position to be Filled
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- Sam Houston State University
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- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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- Full Time
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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Communication Studies - 2 Position to be Filled
Requisition:202600123F
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 Communication Studies
Open Date:10/01/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48619
Contact Name:Dr. Frances Brandau
Title:Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Communication Studies
Box 2299
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1356
Contact Email:fbb@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:This position requires Lecturer-Pool faculty to be available to teach one to four online courses per semester, based on departmental needs. Teaching assignments may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. Possible undergraduate courses include Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Conflict and Negotiation, Family Communication, and other undergraduate communication courses consistent with the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. Possible graduate courses include Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Communication Theory, and other graduate electives listed in the Graduate Catalog. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and the candidate’s academic preparation, areas of expertise, and teaching experience.Lecturer-Pool faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis and are contingent upon student enrollment and instructional demand.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Ph.D. in Communication Studies.
Experience Required for the Position:Demonstrated successful college-level online teaching experience. Experience teaching graduate-level communication courses in an online environment is preferred.
This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester.
Special Instructions Summary:Provide all required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Transcripts for all degrees.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
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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.
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