Lecturer-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) - 1 position to be filled

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 World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) - 1 position to be filled Requisition 202500161F 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 World Languages and Cultures Open Date 12/04/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45568 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Maria Barker, Ph.D. Title Chair Sam Houston State University Department of World Languages & Cultures Box 2147 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-1979 Contact Email worldlanguages@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Spanish Program at Sam Houston State University seeks lecturer-pool instructors for introductory and intermediate Spanish courses. Positions are primarily online with existing course infrastructure provided, allowing instructors to focus on teaching rather than course development. Lecturer-Pool faculty teach one to four courses per semester based on enrollment. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. Educational Requirements for the Position The primary requirement for the position is the completion of 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish (i.e., beyond the Bachelor's degree). The ideal candidate will also have prior experience and a strong interest in teaching Spanish at the university level. Experience Required for the Position Prior university-level teaching experience preferred. Other Requirements for the Position This posting is for Spring 2026.

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