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Position Title
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice and Criminology in Fall 2026, Spring 2027/Summer 2027 (up to 5 positions to be filled)
Requisition
202600030F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Criminal Justice
Department
Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Open Date
03/09/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46537
Contact Name
Wanda Leal
Title
Assistant Department Chair
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
(936) 294-1667
Contact Email
wel004@shsu.edu
Duties Performed In The Usual Course Of The Job
Lecturer-pool faculty are term positions hired to teach 1-4 courses per semester. Hiring is based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. The instructor is responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the department degree programs.
Educational Requirements For The Position
JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Experience Required For The Position
Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.
Other Requirements For The Position
Applicants should submit with the application: vitae, three (3) reference letters, and unofficial transcripts.
Special Instructions Summary
Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs
This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 & Summer 2027
Open Until Filled
Yes
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
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice and Criminology in Fall 2026, Spring 2027/Summer 2027 (up to 5 positions to be filled)
Requisition
202600030F
Rank
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Criminal Justice
Department
Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Open Date
03/09/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46537
Contact Name
Wanda Leal
Title
Assistant Department Chair
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
(936) 294-1667
Contact Email
wel004@shsu.edu
Duties Performed In The Usual Course Of The Job
Lecturer-pool faculty are term positions hired to teach 1-4 courses per semester. Hiring is based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. The instructor is responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the department degree programs.
Educational Requirements For The Position
JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Experience Required For The Position
Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.
Other Requirements For The Position
Applicants should submit with the application: vitae, three (3) reference letters, and unofficial transcripts.
Special Instructions Summary
Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs
This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 & Summer 2027
Open Until Filled
Yes
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
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