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Posting Details 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 Communication Studies - 2 Positions to be filled Requisition 202600100F 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 Communication Studies Open Date 07/31/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47901 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Frances Brandau Title Chair Sam Houston State University Department of Communication Studies Box 2299 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1356 Contact Email fbb@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job This position requires Lecturer-Pool faculty to be available to teach one to four online courses per semester, based on departmental needs . The primary teaching assignment will consist of graduate courses, which may include Advanced Interpersonal Communication , Advanced Communication Theory , and other graduate electives listed in the Graduate Catalog. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications, teaching assignments may also include undergraduate communication courses. Lecturer-Pool faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis and are contingent upon student enrollment and instructional demand. Educational Requirements for the Position Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Experience Required for the Position Demonstrated successful college-level online teaching experience. Experience teaching graduate-level communication courses in an online environment is preferred. Other Requirements for the Position This posting is for the Fall 2026 semester. Special Instructions Summary Provide all required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts for all degrees. 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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you learn about this position? The Chronicle of Higher Education TWC - Work in Texas Inside Higher Ed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium SHSU Website SHSU Employee Other If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question) If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source. (Open Ended Question) • Are you available to teach during the day? Yes No • Are you available to teach during the evening? Yes No Candidate Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (Faculty) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Transcripts Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Optional Documents