Lecturer of Sociology

Position Title Lecturer of Sociology
Requisition F
Rank Lecturer
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Dept of Sociology

Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) announces an opening for a nine-month nontenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer to begin Fall 2024.

We seek candidates with teaching experience and interest in social inequality. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sociology and provide service to the University. SHSU is a serving institution with many first-generation students. Successful applicants are expected to serve this student body.

Lecturers at SHSU will have an established pathway for promotion to Senior Lecturer after six years of excellent teaching and service.

Potential summer teaching (additional salary) will be available.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A Masters in Social Sciences must be completed by the time of appointment. Candidates with a Masters in Sociology will be given preference.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience and evidence of excellence in teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer teaching evaluations) are required. The successful applicant should demonstrate how their teaching can complement or strengthen the undergraduate curriculum.
Other Requirements for the Position
The department offers undergraduate courses both in-person and online. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to teach both in-person (MWF) and online courses. Lecturers typically teach 8 classes (a 4-4 course schedule) an academic year.

Lecturers are expected to provide outstanding teaching, as well as engage in activity and service related to the pedagogical mission of the program and university.

Open Until FilledYes

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