"Lecturer-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (ASL) - 1 position to be filled"

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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-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (ASL) - 1 position to be filled

Requisition
202500160F

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 Humanities and Social Sciences

Department
Dept of World Languages and Cultures

Open Date
12/04/2025

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45567

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Maria Barker, Ph.D.

Title
Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Box 2147
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
936-294-1979

Contact Email
worldlanguages@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The American Sign Language Program at Sam Houston State University seeks lecturer-pool instructors for introductory and intermediate American Sign Language courses. Positions are primarily online with existing course infrastructure provided, allowing instructors to focus on teaching rather than course development.

Lecturer-Pool faculty teach one to four courses per semester based on enrollment. Course requirements include teaching online, or a combination of online teaching and on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The primary requirement for the position is the completion of 18 graduate credit hours in American Sign Language beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The ideal candidate will also have prior experience and a strong interest in teaching ASL at the university level.

Experience Required for the Position

Prior university-level teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

This posting is for Spring 2026 semester.

Open Until Filled
Yes