Lecturer of History
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, Texas, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Art History, Humanities, History
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full 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 of History
Requisition
202400160F
Rank
Lecturer
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of History
Open Date
10/17/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Brian Matthew Jordan
Title
Associate Professor and Chair
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 full-time position at the rank of Lecturer, to begin Fall 2025.
The teaching load is four courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the United States History Survey course. Based on departmental needs, the successful candidate may occasionally teach upper-division, undergraduate electives in their area(s) of specialization. The department is especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, in online and face-to-face modalities.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in History required prior to appointment.
Experience Required for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217 a letter of application, a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews); a sample syllabus for a United States history survey course; and three letters of recommendation. Upload the syllabus as a single file to the Teaching Portfolio link.
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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 of History
Requisition
202400160F
Rank
Lecturer
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Dept of History
Open Date
10/17/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Brian Matthew Jordan
Title
Associate Professor and Chair
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 full-time position at the rank of Lecturer, to begin Fall 2025.
The teaching load is four courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the United States History Survey course. Based on departmental needs, the successful candidate may occasionally teach upper-division, undergraduate electives in their area(s) of specialization. The department is especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, in online and face-to-face modalities.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. in History required prior to appointment.
Experience Required for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217 a letter of application, a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews); a sample syllabus for a United States history survey course; and three letters of recommendation. Upload the syllabus as a single file to the Teaching Portfolio link.
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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.
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
- 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
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please indicate employee's name and department.
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Transcripts
- Teaching Portfolio
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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