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 Communication Studies - 2 Positions to be filled
Requisition
202600100F
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 Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of Communication Studies
Open Date
07/31/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47901
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Frances Brandau
Title
Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Communication Studies
Box 2299
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-1356
Contact Email
fbb@shsu.edu
Position Details
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 . The primary teaching assignment will consist of graduate courses, which may includeAdvanced Interpersonal Communication,Advanced Communication Theory, and other graduate electives listed in the Graduate Catalog. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments may also include undergraduate communication courses.
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.
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for the Fall 2026 semester.
Special Instructions Summary
Provide all required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts for all degrees.
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)
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(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
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
Optional Documents
