Criminal Justice Lecturer — Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education posting for Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas seeks lecturer-pool faculty in Criminal Justice and Criminology to support Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Positions are part-time, non-tenure track, teaching 1-4 courses per semester as needed by student demand.

Minimum qualifications include a JD or a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, plus relevant teaching or practical experience.

Qualifications

• JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.
• Applicants should submit vitae, three reference letters, and unofficial transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Lecturer-pool faculty are term positions hired to teach 1-4 courses per semester.
• The instructor is responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the department degree programs.

Education

JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field

Job description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to theprovisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice and Criminology in Fall2026, Spring 2027/Summer 2027 (up to 5 positions to befilled)

Requisition
202600030F

Rank
Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

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

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Wanda Leal

Title

Assistant Department Chair
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
[phone]

Contact Email
[e-mail]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Lecturer-pool faculty are term positions hired to teach 1-4 coursesper semester. Hiring is based on student demand on asemester-by-semester basis. The instructor is responsible forteaching a wide range of courses to support the department degreeprograms.

Educational Requirements for the Position

JD or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely relatedfield.

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 theDepartment of Criminal Justice and Criminology’s undergraduate andgraduate degree programs

This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 & Summer2027

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

AnnualSecurity and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee"please indicate employee's name and department.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" pleaseindicate from what source.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Are you available to teach during the day?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
   • Yes
   • No

Candidate Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Transcripts

Optional Documents