Posting Details
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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
Assistant Professor of Security Studies
Requisition
202600108F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
The salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Criminal Justice
Department
Dept of Security Studies
Open Date
08/10/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48142
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Nathan Jones
Title
Chair, Search Committee
Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
Box 2296
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296
nxj008@shsu.edu
Contact Phone
(936) 294-3635
Contact Email
nxj008@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department is particularly interested in applications from scholars with expertise in any subfields or areas of specialization within homeland security studies.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Successful applicants will have completed a PhD (other types of doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field of study that has prepared them to achieve excellence in university-level teaching and scholarship in one or more areas within the Homeland Security Enterprise. This can include, but is not limited to, the disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, or public policy.
Experience Required for the Position
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service).
Other Requirements for the Position
The position will be on-site and most or all of the instruction will be online.
Special Instructions Summary
To ensure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research & goals, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Nathan Jones; Chair, Search Committee,
Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the search is completed.
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
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Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
