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"Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology in Fall 2025, Spring 2026/Summer 2026 (up to 5 positions to be filled)"

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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology in Fall 2025, Spring 2026/Summer 2026 (up to 5 positions to be filled)

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.

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-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology in Fall 2025, Spring 2026/Summer 2026 (up to 5 positions to be filled)

Requisition

202500031F

Rank

Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Criminal Justice

Department

Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Open Date

03/10/2025

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42792

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Dr. Jason Ingram

Title

Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

College of Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone

(936) 294-1698

Contact Email

jri004@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.

Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Educational Requirements for the Position

JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.

Other Requirements for the Position

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants should submit an application, vita, three (3) reference letters, and unofficial transcripts.

This posting is for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026.

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, 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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this position?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
  • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
  • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
  • Association for Women in Science
  • TWC - Work in Texas
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
  • SHSU Website
  • SHSU Employee
  • SHSU Recruiter
  • Other
  1. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.
  2. (Open Ended Question)
  3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.
  4. (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Are you available to teach during the day?
  • Yes
  • No
  1. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
  • Yes
  • No

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3
  5. Transcripts

Optional Documents

10

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