Online MSCJ Lecturer — Teach Criminal Justice Courses
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student/curricular demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development 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 authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition F 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 05/05/2025 Quicklink
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Contact Email rxr
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Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Online Program ( MSCJ ). The online program is geared toward working professionals pursuing careers in the criminal justice field.
Educational Requirements for the Position
PHD preferred or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position
Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student/curricular demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
• The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• Association for Women in Science
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• SHSU Recruiter
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
• * Are you available to teach during the day?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to teach during the evening?
• Yes
• No
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student/curricular demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development 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 authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Criminal Justice & Criminology (MSCJ Online Program), Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 - up to 3 positions to be filled Requisition F 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 05/05/2025 Quicklink
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Contact Email rxr
042
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses to support the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Online Program ( MSCJ ). The online program is geared toward working professionals pursuing careers in the criminal justice field.
Educational Requirements for the Position
PHD preferred or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position
Relevant teaching and/or practical experience.
Other Requirements for the Position
Special Instructions Summary
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student/curricular demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
• The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• Association for Women in Science
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• SHSU Recruiter
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
• * Are you available to teach during the day?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to teach during the evening?
• Yes
• No
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