Lecturer-Pool Faculty of History - 1 Position to be Filled
Sam Houston State University
Application
Details
Posted: 24-Nov-24
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Internal Number: 41550
Requisition: 202400177F
Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Dept of History
General Requirements:
This posting is for the academic year 2025-2026.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a pool faculty position, to begin academic year 2025-2026. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach both halves of the U.S. history survey, either face to face or online. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching preferred; online teaching experience a plus. Teaching load is based on the needs of the department and may range between one and four courses per semester.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41550: a letter of application, addressed to Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan, departmental chair; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists); a list of three references; and a teaching statement.
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
Ph.D. in History preferred; Master's in History is required prior to the start of the appointment.
Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU 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. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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