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 Music (Elementary Music Education) -1 Position to be Filled Requisition 202600101F 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 Arts & Media Department School of Music Open Date 07/27/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47947 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Sandy Perez Title Dr. Sandy Perez, Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Music (Elementary Music Education) Committee, Chair, School of Music, Sam Houston State University, Box 2208, Huntsville, TX 77341-2208 Contact Phone 936-294-1358 Contact Email sxh080@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Teach the course Studies in Music for Children and possibly other courses appropriate to the individual's background/experience and School of Music needs; work collaboratively with music education faculty in teaching of music education students and continue positive relationships with public school music education programs. Educational Requirements for the Position Master's degree required, Doctorate preferred. Experience Required for the Position All qualified applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to those with a successful record of teaching at the university, secondary, and elementary levels. Kodaly certification is also highly desirable. Other Requirements for the Position Experience and knowledge of Kodaly philosophy and materials, Orff techniques and instruments, folk song analysis, solfege, Dalcorze concepts, and methods of other pedagogues in the field of elementary music. Special Instructions Summary Submit application, letter of interest, vita, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to shsu.peopleadmin.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Other supporting materials may be requested at a later date. 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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• What is your highest level of education? High School/GED At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree Associates degree At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree Bachelors degree At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree Masters degree Doctoral/Terminal degree
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