Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Political Science (2024-2025) – up to 3 positions to be filled
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, Texas, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- May 24, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Science & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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 Political Science (2024-2025) – up to 3 positions to be filled
Requisition
202400075F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
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 Political Science
Open Date
05/24/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39238
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Jason Enia
Title
Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149
Contact Phone
936-294-1467
Contact Email
jason.enia@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Political Science seeks a qualified instructor to teach American Government and/or Texas Government during the 2024-2025 academic year. We could have additional opportunities in other upper-division undergraduate courses in American politics. Undergraduate courses could be taught online or face-to-face at the main Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, TX.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in political science preferred; will consider candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program and/or candidates that have a master’s degree in political science
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience, especially online-teaching experience, is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
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 (*).
Required Documents
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 Political Science (2024-2025) – up to 3 positions to be filled
Requisition
202400075F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
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 Political Science
Open Date
05/24/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39238
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Jason Enia
Title
Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149
Contact Phone
936-294-1467
Contact Email
jason.enia@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Political Science seeks a qualified instructor to teach American Government and/or Texas Government during the 2024-2025 academic year. We could have additional opportunities in other upper-division undergraduate courses in American politics. Undergraduate courses could be taught online or face-to-face at the main Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, TX.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in political science preferred; will consider candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program and/or candidates that have a master’s degree in political science
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience, especially online-teaching experience, is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
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 (*).
- * 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
- 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?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you available to teach during the evening?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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