Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Philosophy - 3 Positions to be Filled

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 Philosophy - 3 Positions to be Filled

Requisition
202300053F

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 Psychology and Philosophy

Open Date
04/13/2023

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34556

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin

Title

Associate Professor of Philosophy
Sam Houston State University
Department of Psychology & Philosophy
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
936-294-3585

Contact Email
bmy@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. Capacity to teach Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Contemporary Moral Issues. Potential other courses may include Philosophy of Science as well as other courses. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, on-campus classes at the Woodlands Center, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, semester-by-semester basis.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Requires a minimum of Master’s degree in related field for lower level course offerings.

Experience Required for the Position

Teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

Special Instructions Summary

References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled .

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

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1. * How did you learn about this position?
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4. * Are you available to teach during the day?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
   • Yes
   • No

Candidate Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3