Lecturer-Pool Faculty of English (up to 13 positions to be filled)

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 English (up to 13 positions to be filled) Requisition 202600034F 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 English Open Date 03/09/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46540 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Russell Willerton Title Department Chair Evans Building, #458 Box 2146 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-4608 Contact Email drw067@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Courses will be taught in-person at the main campus in Huntsville depending on the needs of the academic department. Courses taught may include Integrated Reading and Writing, Composition I, Composition II, and/or Technical Writing. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. Educational Requirements for the Position Requires a minimum of master's degree in related field (such as English, English Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, and so on). Experience Required for the Position College-level teaching experience preferred. Other Requirements for the Position This posting is for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must be able to teach in person at the Huntsville campus. Special Instructions Summary Unofficial graduate transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts are required upon hiring. 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