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
Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Requisition
202600103F
Rank
Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Education
Department
School of Teaching & Learning
Open Date
08/05/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47967
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. William Calderhead
Title
Associate Professor
Sam Houston State University
School of Teaching and Learning
Box 2119
Huntsville, Texas 77340-2119
Contact Phone
(936) 294-4638
Contact Email
wjc011@SHSU.EDU
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours each semester (Fall/Spring) in the special education program. Courses will be taught in face-to-face, blended, and online delivery formats. The candidate will work to build positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders. Will participate fully in departmental, college and university meetings and committees.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Terminal degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position
Clinical experience providing behavior analytic services in educational, clinical, or community settings. Experience teaching applied behavior analysis courses at the university level. Preferred qualifications include prior experience preparing students for professional practice and credentialing as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
Other Requirements for the Position
The applicant must hold credentials as a master’s-level or doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Additional Information:
The Applied Behavior Analysis program, housed within the SHSU College of Education, offers undergraduate coursework and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Behavior Analysis. To accommodate student needs, the department offers courses on the main campus, at The Woodlands Center, and online.
As an R2 Carnegie-classified doctoral university with “high research activity,” Sam Houston State University serves more than 21,000 students. SHSU is also recognized as a Carnegie “Community Engaged” campus, a distinction that reflects its commitment to the university motto: “The measure of a Life is its Service.”
The SHSU main campus is located in Huntsville, Texas—a scenic community nestled against the Sam Houston National Forest. The location offers a perfect balance of nature and accessibility, situated just north of the award-winning master-planned community of The Woodlands and less than an ninety minutes from the heart of downtown Houston.
Special Instructions Summary
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted. For Your Application: Please upload unofficial transcripts for all degrees to your application. To be considered, these documents must clearly display the name of the issuing institution and the degree conferral date (unless currently in ABD status).
Upon Selection for Hire: If you are selected for the position, official transcripts for all degrees must be sent directly from the issuing institution to our hiring office. Please note that any transcripts routed through or handled by the prospective employee are not considered official; transcripts must be transmitted directly between institutions to meet hiring requirements.
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
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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
