Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Chemistry (Up to 3 positions to be filled)

Requisition: 202600129F

Rank: Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type: Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College: College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department: Dept of Chemistry

Open Date: 09/30/2026

Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48742

Contact Name: Dr. Dustin E. Gross

Title:
Department of Chemistry
Sam Houston State University
Box 2117
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone: 936-294-1532

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Courses will be taught on the main campus in Huntsville. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. Anticipated needs are in the areas of general and organic chemistry.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Requires a minimum of Master's degree with 18 graduate hours of chemistry.

Experience Required for the Position:

Teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position:

This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester.

Special Instructions Summary:

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Open Until Filled: Yes

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