Lecturer of History
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Lecturer of History

Requisition:

202400160F

Rank:

Lecturer

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department:

Dept of History

Open Date:

10/17/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217

Contact Name:

Brian Matthew Jordan

Title:

Associate Professor and Chair
Department of History
Box 2239
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone:

936-294-4460

Contact Email:

bmj018@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Lecturer, to begin Fall 2025.

The teaching load is four courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the United States History Survey course. Based on departmental needs, the successful candidate may occasionally teach upper-division, undergraduate electives in their area(s) of specialization. The department is especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, in online and face-to-face modalities.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Ph.D. in History required prior to appointment.

Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41217 a letter of application, a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews); a sample syllabus for a United States history survey course; and three letters of recommendation. Upload the syllabus as a single file to the Teaching Portfolio link.

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

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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