Lecturer-Pool Faculty – Competency-Based Education Instruction in Political Science

Meyer Entsorgung; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Lecturer-Pool Faculty to support competency-based education instruction in Political Science. The role involves online delivery and serving as instructor of record for POLS courses, focusing on Texas Government and American Government within a CBE framework.

The position is a 9-month academic-year appointment with potential summer work to sustain continuous delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science or related field preferred; will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialing requirement of a Master’s degree plus 18-graduate credits in political science.
• Experience teaching higher-ed level courses preferred
• Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Blackboard) preferred
• Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE) format for new CBE-based Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences programs at Sam Houston State University.
• CBE courses are fully online and designed to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.
• Faculty would begin by supporting a CBE section of Texas Government (POLS 2306) in Fall 2026 and then support a CBE section of American Government (POLS 2305) when it rolls out later in the academic year.
• CBE faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and supporting student progression.
• This position is structured as a 9-month academic-year appointment with an anticipated 3-month夏 summer appointment to support the continuous delivery of the competency-based education program.

Skills

Online teaching

Higher ed teaching

CBE familiarity

Feedback skills

Education

Master’s degree in political science or 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 – Competency-Based Education Instruction inPolitical Science

Requisition

202600094F

Rank

Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Position Type

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Dept of Political Science

Open Date

08/05/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47852

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Title

Chair & Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149

Contact 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 new CBE -based Bachelor of Applied Arts andSciences programs at Sam Houston State University. CBE courses arefully online and designed to allow students to progress bydemonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.

Faculty would begin by supporting a CBE section of Texas Government( POLS 2306) in Fall 2026 and then support a CBE section ofAmerican Government ( POLS 2305) when it rolls out later in theacademic year. CBE faculty serve as instructors of record and areresponsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback,and supporting student progression.

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 political science or related field preferred;will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialingrequirement of a Master’s degree plus 18-graduate credits inpolitical science.

Experience Required for the Position

Experience teaching higher-ed level courses preferred

Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Blackboard)preferred

Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-basedassessment in higher education preferred

Other Requirements for the Position

Strong written communication and feedback skills

Special Instructions Summary

Please note: References provided in the References section ofthe application will receive an automated email reference requestwhen the application is submitted.

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.

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. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents