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 Assistant Professor of Security Studies Requisition 202600108F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary The salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Criminal Justice Department Dept of Security Studies Open Date 08/10/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48142 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Nathan Jones Title Chair, Search Committee Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice Box 2296 Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296 nxj008@shsu.edu Contact Phone (936) 294-3635 Contact Email nxj008@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department is particularly interested in applications from scholars with expertise in any subfields or areas of specialization within homeland security studies. Educational Requirements for the Position Successful applicants will have completed a PhD (other types of doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field of study that has prepared them to achieve excellence in university-level teaching and scholarship in one or more areas within the Homeland Security Enterprise. This can include, but is not limited to, the disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, or public policy. Experience Required for the Position Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service). Other Requirements for the Position The position will be on-site and most or all of the instruction will be online. Special Instructions Summary To ensure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research & goals, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation addressed to: Nathan Jones; Chair, Search Committee, Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the search is completed. 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) Candidate Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (Faculty) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research & Goals Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Transcripts Optional Documents