Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX | United States
Job description
Requisition: 202300166F
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Faculty
Department: Dept of Sociology
General Requirements:
The department offers undergraduate courses both in-person and online. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to teach both in-person ( MWF ) and online courses. Lecturers typically teach 8 classes (a 4-4 course schedule) an academic year. Lecturers are expected to provide outstanding teaching, as well as engage in activity and service related to the pedagogical mission of the program and university.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) announces an opening for a nine-month nontenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer to begin Fall 2024. We seek candidates with teaching experience and interest in social inequality. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sociology and provide service to the University. SHSU is a serving institution with many first-generation students. Successful applicants are expected to serve this student body. Lecturers at SHSU will have an established pathway for promotion to Senior Lecturer after six years of excellent teaching and service. Potential summer teaching (additional salary) will be available.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
Submit the following items to complete your application:
Cover letter (Letter should focus on teaching and pedagogy)About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU 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. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System
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