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.
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 of English (Freshman Composition) Requisition 202400059F Rank Lecturer FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of English Open Date 04/17/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38819 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Jacob Blevins Title Department Chair and ProfessorCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English
Box 2146 Contact Phone 936 294-1402 Contact Email jxb101@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of English at Sam Houston State University announces an opening for a nine-month lecturer position to begin Fall 2024; this position is annually renewable. The successful candidatewill teach Freshman Composition and participate in the overall composition program. Teaching load is 5/4.
Educational Requirements for the Position A Master’s degree in English or related field (such as Technical Communication) is required. Preference may be given to those applicants with academic specialization in Composition and Rhetoric. Experience Required for the Position Successful applicants will have substantial experience teaching Freshman Composition and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching effectiveness (e.g., formal student, peer, and/or chair evaluations). Other Requirements for the Position Applicants must be able to teach in-person at the Huntsville campus. Special Instructions Summary Teaching Portfolio should include one combined document of the following:Statement of teaching philosophySample Syllabi and/or assignmentsStudent EvaluationsFaculty/Peer Observation reports
Review of applications will begin June 20, 2024. Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.
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