Job Details
Location: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Position Title: Lecturer-Pool Faculty – Competency-Based Education Instruction in English
Requisition: 202600093F
Rank: Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status: Exempt
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Position Type: Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Dept of English
Open Date: 08/05/2026
Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47858
Contact Name: Russell Willerton
Title: Department Chair
Contact Phone: 936-294-4608
Contact Email: drw067@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:
Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE) format for new CBE-based Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences programs at Sam Houston State University. CBE courses are fully online and designed to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.
Faculty will begin by supporting a CBE section of Composition I (ENGL 1301) and its support course (INRW 0014) in Fall 2026. Composition II (ENGL 1302) will roll out later in the 2026-2027 academic year, and the faculty will assume responsibility for this course as well. CBE faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and supporting student progression. Each English CBE course will be designed in advance; English CBE instructors will need only to provide instruction.
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.
CBE courses are offered in shorter terms (typically five weeks). Students who do not fully demonstrate competency in a course within a single term may re-enroll in that course in subsequent terms until they reach full competency.
Educational Requirements for the Position:
Master’s degree in English or related field preferred; will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialing requirement of a master’s degree plus 18-graduate credits in English.
Experience Required for the Position:
Previous experience teaching English is required. Experience teaching higher-ed level courses preferred. Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Blackboard) preferred. Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment in higher education preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:
Unofficial graduate transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts are required upon hiring.
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.