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 Art (up to 4 positions to be filled) Requisition 202600053F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Art Open Date 04/28/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46840 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Rachel Walton Title Assistant to the Chair Sam Houston State University Department of Art Box 2089 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1315 Contact Email rkw024@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for full or part time lecturers to serve as lecturer-pool faculty. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach one or more courses in Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Performance Art and Video, Digital Art, Illustration, Art and Social Practice, and Foundations. Educational Requirements for the Position MFA in a Fine Art discipline is required. Experience Required for the Position Teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Other Requirements for the Position Evidence of ongoing creative practice. Special Instructions Summary Submit a cover letter, CV, a list of names and contact information for three references, examples of personal/professional work and examples of students' work in pdf format. Please include links for examples of personal and student interactive or motion work. (Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required of finalists.) Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. 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 (

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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) Candidate Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (Faculty) Media Presentation Reference Contact Information Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research & Goals Teaching Portfolio Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Transcripts