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 Music (Elementary Music Education) -1 Position to be Filled
Requisition
202600101F
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 Arts & Media
Department
School of Music
Open Date
07/27/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47947
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Sandy Perez
Title
Dr. Sandy Perez, Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Music (Elementary Music Education) Committee, Chair,
School of Music, Sam Houston State University, Box 2208, Huntsville, TX 77341-2208
Contact Phone
936-294-1358
Contact Email
sxh080@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Teach the course Studies in Music for Children and possibly other courses appropriate to the individual’s background/experience and School of Music needs; work collaboratively with music education faculty in teaching of music education students and continue positive relationships with public school music education programs.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Master’s degree required, Doctorate preferred.
Experience Required for the Position
All qualified applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to those with a successful record of teaching at the university, secondary, and elementary levels. Kodaly certification is also highly desirable.
Other Requirements for the Position
Experience and knowledge of Kodaly philosophy and materials, Orff techniques and instruments, folk song analysis, solfege, Dalcorze concepts, and methods of other pedagogues in the field of elementary music.
Special Instructions Summary
Submit application, letter of interest, vita, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to shsu.peopleadmin.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Other supporting materials may be requested at a later date.
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)
* What is your highest level of education?
- High School/GED
- At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree
- Associates degree
- At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree
- Bachelors degree
- At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral/Terminal degree
* 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)
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
