Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Communication Studies - 2 Position to be Filled

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks a Lecturer-Pool faculty member for the Department of Communication Studies to teach online courses for the Spring 2027 semester. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate and graduate online coursework, with assignments determined by departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Studies and demonstrate successful college-level online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies is required.
• Demonstrated successful college-level online teaching experience is required.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses online preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to four online courses per semester as needed by the department.
• Lecturer-Pool appointments are made semester-by-semester based on enrollment and instructional demand.
• Courses may include Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, and other related subjects.

Skills

Online teaching

Graduate courses

Education

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

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 Communication Studies - 2 Position to beFilled

Requisition

202600123F

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 Communication Studies

Open Date

10/01/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48619

Contact Name

Dr. Frances Brandau

Title

Chair

Sam Houston State University

Department of Communication Studies

Box 2299

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone

936-294-1356

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

This position requires Lecturer-Pool faculty to be available toteach one to four online courses per semester, based ondepartmental needs . Teaching assignments may include bothundergraduate and graduate courses. Possible undergraduate coursesinclude Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Conflict and Negotiation, Family Communication, and other undergraduate communication coursesconsistent with the candidate’s qualifications and departmentalneeds. Possible graduate courses include Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Communication Theory, and other graduate electives listed in the Graduate Catalog. Specificteaching assignments will be determined based on departmental needsand the candidate’s academic preparation, areas of expertise, andteaching experience.

Lecturer-Pool faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis and are contingent upon student enrollment and instructional demand.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Communication Studies.

Experience Required for the Position

Demonstrated successful college-level online teaching experience. Experience teaching graduate-level communication courses in anonline environment is preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester.

Special Instructions Summary

Provide all required documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae,Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Transcripts for alldegrees.

Please note: References provided in the References section ofthe application will receive an automated email reference requestat the time 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 com‑pli­?

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. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3