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 Physics and Astronomy
Requisition
202500071F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department
Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Open Date
05/02/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43393
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Joel Walker
Title
Professor / Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Sam Houston State University
1908 Avenue J (Box 2267)
204 Farrington Building
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2267
Contact Phone
936-294-4803
Contact Email
jwalker@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty position availability is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in related field for lower level course offerings.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience 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 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you available to teach during the day?
- Yes
- No
* Are you available to teach during the evening?
- Yes
- No
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
