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Lecturer Position

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online

Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled

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

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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.

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 Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled

Requisition 202500073F 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 05/05/2025 Quicklink https: // shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43402

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Ryan Randa

Title Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone (936) 294-4366 Contact Email [email protected]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Online Program (MSCJ). The online program is geared toward working professionals pursuing careers in the criminal justice field.

Educational Requirements for the Position PHD preferred 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 Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student/curricular demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

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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