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 History (5 positions to be filled)
Requisition
202600055F
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 History
Open Date
04/28/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46838
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Brian Matthew Jordan
Title
Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of History
Box 2239
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
936-294-4460
Contact Email
bmj018@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a pool faculty position. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach both halves of the U.S. history survey, and/or both halves of the World History survey, only online. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching a plus. Teaching load is based on the needs of the department and may range between one and two courses per semester.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in History preferred; the MA in History is required prior to the start of the appointment in September 1st, 2026.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Special Instructions Summary
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 (*).
1.* Are you available to teach during the day?
2.* Are you available to teach during the evening?
3.* What is your highest level of education?
- High School/GED
- At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree
- Associates degree
- At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree
- Bachelors degree
- At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral/Terminal degree
4.* 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)
2.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)
- Reference Contact Information
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
