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 Art (up to 4 positions to be filled)
Requisition
202600053F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Art
Open Date
04/28/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46840
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Rachel Walton
Title
Assistant to the Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Art
Box 2089
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1315
Contact Email
rkw024@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for full or part time lecturers to serve as lecturer-pool faculty. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach one or more courses in Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Performance Art and Video, Digital Art, Illustration, Art and Social Practice, and Foundations.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA in a Fine Art discipline is required.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Other Requirements for the Position
Evidence of ongoing creative practice.
Special Instructions Summary
Submit a cover letter, CV, a list of names and contact information for three references, examples of personal/professional work and examples of students’ work in pdf format. Please include links for examples of personal and student interactive or motion work.
(Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required of finalists.)
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.
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 (*).
* Are you available to teach during the day?
- Yes
- No
* Are you available to teach during the evening?
- Yes
- No
* 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)
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Media Presentation
- Reference Contact Information
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Teaching Portfolio
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Transcripts
