Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

Posting Details

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 Physics and Astronomy

Requisition
202200120F

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 Science & Engineering Technology

Department
Dept of Physics

Open Date
09/15/2022

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/32724

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Joel Walker

Title

Professor / Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Sam Houston State University
1908 Avenue J (Box 2267)
204 Farrington Building
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2267

Contact Phone
936-294-4803

Contact Email
jwalker@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty position availability is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in Physics or Astronomy or a very closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

Special Instructions Summary

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/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • SHSU Recruiter
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Are you available to teach during the day?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
   • Yes
   • No

Candidate Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2