Lecturer-Pool Faculty - Competency-Based Education Instruction in Criminal Justice (up to 12

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville is seeking qualified candidates for a Lecturer-Pool Faculty position in Competency-Based Education Instruction in Criminal Justice. The role supports online delivery and serves as instructor of record for CBE courses.

The appointment emphasizes evaluating student work, timely feedback, and ongoing collaboration with program leadership to maintain instructional quality and learner progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in criminal justice or related field.
• Strong written communication and feedback skills.
• Experience with online learning environments (e.g. Blackboard).
• Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Experience with supervising, training, or mentoring professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE) format for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice. CBE courses are fully online and designated to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.
• Faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work; providing timely, individualized feedback; monitoring student progress; maintaining regular communication with students; and supporting learner persistence toward mastery of course competencies.
• Faculty participate in required training, collaborate with program leadership to ensure instructional quality and consistency, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the competency-based education program.

Skills

Strong written communication

Online learning experience

Education

Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Blackboard

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 the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Lecturer-Pool Faculty - Competency-Based Education Instruction in Criminal Justice (up to 12 positions to be filled)

Requisition

202600106F

Rank

Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Criminal Justice

Department

College of Criminal Justice

Open Date

08/03/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48100

Contact Name

Brooke Nodeland

Title

Assistant Dean

Contact Phone

[phone]

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE ) format for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences ( BAAS )in Criminal Justice. CBE courses are fully online and designated toallow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearlydefined competencies. Faculty serve as instructors of record andare responsible for evaluating student work; providing timely,individualized feedback; monitoring student progress; maintainingregular communication with students; and supporting learnerpersistence toward mastery of course competencies. Facultyparticipate in required training, collaborate with programleadership to ensure instructional quality and consistency, andcontribute to the continuous improvement of the competency-basededucation program.

This position is structured as a 9-month academic-year appointmentwith an anticipated 3-month summer appointment to support thecontinuous delivery of the competency-based education program.Faculty are expected to provide instruction across multiple entrypoints throughout the calendar year, including summer, to ensureconsistent support for student learning and progression.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or closelyrelated field

Experience Required for the Position

Minimum of five years of professional experience in criminaljustice or related field.Strong written communication and feedbackskills. Experience with online learning environments (e.g.Blackboard)

Other Requirements for the Position

Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-basedassessment Experience working with adult learners Experience withsupervising, training, or mentoring professionals

Open Until Filled

Yes

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

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