Job Details
Position Title: Lecturer-Pool Faculty - Competency-Based Education Instruction in Criminal Justice (up to 4 positions to be filled)
Requisition: 202600106F
Rank: Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status: Exempt
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type: Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College: College of Criminal Justice
Department: College of Criminal Justice
Open Date: 08/03/2026
Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48100
Contact Name: Brooke Nodeland
Title: Assistant Dean
ben012@shsu.edu
Contact Phone: (936) 294-4270
Contact Email: ben012@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE) format for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice. CBE courses are fully online and designated to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies. Faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work; providing timely, individualized feedback; monitoring student progress; maintaining regular communication with students; and supporting learner persistence toward mastery of course competencies. Faculty participate in required training, collaborate with program leadership to ensure instructional quality and consistency, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the competency-based education program.
This position is structured as a 9-month academic-year appointment with an anticipated 3-month summer appointment to support the continuous delivery of the competency-based education program. Faculty are expected to provide instruction across multiple entry points throughout the calendar year, including summer, to ensure consistent support for student learning and progression.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field
Experience Required for the Position
Minimum of five years of professional experience in criminal justice or related field. Strong written communication and feedback skills. Experience with online learning environments (e.g. Blackboard)
Other Requirements for the Position
Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment
Experience working with adult learners
Experience with supervising, training, or mentoring professionals
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.
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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 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an 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 the 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.
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