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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 (Band Studies)
Requisition
202600048F
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
04/14/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46798
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Brian Gibbs
Title
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Music (Band Director) Search Committee, Chair
Sam Houston State University
Box 2208
Huntsville, TX 77341-2208
Contact Phone
936-294-4009
Contact Email
bxg012@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Assists with coordination of Summer Programs with the Center for Music Education, including online Graduate and Professional Development offerings, teach courses in conducting, music education and others as needed by the School of Music; assists the Director of Bands with the overall administration of the university band summer program; develops and manages online curricula for music courses, recruits students for university bands; works effectively with faculty and students to builds and maintains a productive relationship with public school music programs.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Doctorate preferred; Masters Degree Required.
Experience Required for the Position
Demonstrated success as a conductor and in directing university bands and/or public school teaching.
Other Requirements for the Position
In order to help provide a safe and secure educational environment, Sam Houston State University verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
Special Instructions Summary
Submit application, letter of interest, vita, university transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com. Other supporting materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Brian Gibbs, Chair –Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Music (Band Director), Search Committee, School of Music, Sam Houston State University, P.O. Box 2208, Huntsville, TX 77341-2208 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 (*).
- * 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
2.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)
- Are you available to teach during the day?
4.Are you available to teach during the evening?
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
