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 Human Sciences (Food Science & Nutrition) - up to 4 Positions to be Filled
Requisition
202600096F
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 Health Sciences
Department
Dept of Human Sciences
Open Date
07/20/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47895
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Thamizhisai Periyaswamy
Title
Department Chair
Human Sciences
Box 2177
Huntsville, Texas 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1241
Contact Email
txp065@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a qualified instructor in the ACEND -accredited undergraduate B.S. Food Science and Nutrition program. Duties will include teaching one or more undergraduate lecture and/or lecture/lab courses for the Fall 2026 semester.
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, and on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, or a closely related field of study. A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours within the discipline are required.
Experience Required for the Position
Applicants who are Registered Dietitians (R.D.) accredited by the Commission of Dietetic Registration are preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
Preferred qualifications include experience in dietetic practice and teaching at the college level. Candidates with the ability to teach courses such as Food Preparation and Safety, Cultural Foods, Nutrition, and other ACEND -required courses, are especially encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions Summary
Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Cover letter detailing the candidate’s interest in the position, professional, and/or teaching experience; Curriculum Vitae; name and contact information for three professional references; and three letters of recommendation.
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
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- 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)
- Reference Contact Information
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
Optional Documents
