Assistant Professor of Security Studies
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Security Studies

Requisition:

202400080F

Rank:

Assistant Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Criminal Justice

Department:

Dept of Security Studies

Open Date:

06/05/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39337

Contact Name:

Nadav Morag

Title:

Chair, Search Committee
Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
Department of Security Studies
Box 2296
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296

Contact Phone:

(936) 294-1646

Contact Email:

morag@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Department of Security Studies in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University seeks to employ a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the fall of 2025. The Department currently offers a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies, two graduate certificate programs, BS and BA programs in Homeland Security Studies, four undergraduate certificates, and a minor. The Department is open to applications from scholars whose expertise complements the department's strengths.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Successful applicants will have completed a PhD (other types of doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field of study that has prepared them to achieve excellence in university-level teaching and scholarship in one or more areas within the Homeland Security Enterprise. This can include, but is not limited to, the disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, or public policy.

Experience Required for the Position:

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service).

Other Requirements for the Position:

The position will be on-site but most, or all, the instruction will be online and thus we are looking for candidates comfortable with and committed to online education.

Special Instructions Summary:

To ensure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, a current vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research & goals, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation via https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39337. Letters of recommendation can also be sent separately to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Nadav Morag, at: morag@shsu.edu

Review of materials will begin September 1, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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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