The Department of Security Studies in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University seeks to employ a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the fall of 2027. The Department currently offers a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies, two graduate certificate programs, a Master of Business Security and Resilience, BS and BA programs in Homeland Security Studies, and a minor. The Department is open to candidates with expertise in any subfields or areas of specialization within homeland security studies. 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. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service). The position will be on-site and most or all of the instruction will be online. The College of Criminal Justice provides faculty members with exceptional research opportunities through its research centers and advanced training institutes as well as access to outstanding resources to support their professional development. Sam Houston State University is a Carnegie R2 institution (High Research Productivity). 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 and apply via the posting website at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48142 For additional information contact: Nate Jones, Chair Search Committee. nxj008@shsu.edu Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the search is completed. 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. Sam Houston State University is A Member of the Texas State University System