Lecturer of Political Science

Job Details

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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 Political Science

Requisition
202600068F

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 Political Science

Open Date
05/12/2026

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47107

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Jonathan Brown

Title
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
1901 Avenue I
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149

Contact Phone
936-294-4478

Contact Email
jnb047@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Political Science at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable, full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester and engage in department service.

Educational Requirements for the Position

A Doctoral degree in political science, public policy, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education. ABD candidates will be considered, but they must have a PhD by the start date (August 2026).

Experience Required for the Position

The Department of Political Science welcomes applications from all subfield specializations, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach face-to-face and online courses related to public policy, especially courses with an emphasis on environmental policy and politics, as well as face-to-face and online courses related to political theory, Texas politics, or American politics.

Other Requirements for the Position

Please submit the following:
• Cover Letter that identifies their interests, qualifications, and experience for the position.
• Current CV that includes, if applicable, a summary of previous teaching experience and format of each course taught (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• All graduate transcripts – unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. However, the successful candidate must submit official transcripts documenting all post-secondary degrees.
• Two letters of recommendation from supervisors who are familiar with the applicant’s teaching abilities and who have worked with the applicant in the past two years.
• Recent student teaching evaluations covering the last two semesters of teaching, if available. Those without teaching evaluations, will need to upload a placeholder document in lieu of evaluations.
• Teaching statement, including a discussion of online pedagogy.
• If available, sample syllabi for relevant courses.

Special Instructions Summary

The search committee will start to review applications on 1 June 2026. The application process will remain open until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr. Jonathan Brown (jnb047@shsu.edu).

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