Job Description

Requisition: 202400150F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Kinesiology

General Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience is preferred. Travel to SHSU Campuses in Huntsville, TX, Conroe, TX, and/or The Woodlands, TX are required for some positions, typically 2-3 days/week. Experience in online teaching and online training and certificates required for those who will teach online courses. Certifications ( ATC ) and Licensure ( LAT ) are required for those teaching in the MSAT program.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Lecturer-Pool Faculty will teach undergraduate or graduate courses within one or more of the Department of Kinesiology degree programs, dependent upon an applicant's academic background, experience, and licensure. Pool faculty contracts are for one semester based on departmental needs but may be renewed based on performance and need. Departmental need is driven by student enrollment and internal workload commitments.

Please indicate your area(s) of academic and professional expertise when applying. Areas to select from include: a) Athletic Training, b) Coaching c) Exercise Science, d) Motor Behavior, e) Sport Management, or f) Sport Psychology/Sociology.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU includes a faculty, students, and staff with various experiences and backgrounds (). The department offers a five (5) undergraduate degrees or tracks and three (3) graduate degrees ().

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU seeks to recruit and retain qualified faculty. Qualified applicants with experience working in different settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving various student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

There are multiple options for places to live near our multiple campuses. Sam Houston's main campus is located in Huntsville, TX. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 40,000 (excluding SHSU ), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe (where the College of Osteopathic Medicine is located), The Woodlands (where the School of Nursing and The Woodlands Center is located), and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. It provides access to large entertainment venues and professional sporting events. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf coast are a two-hour drive. This gives you many options.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

It is required that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Sport Management or a related field for lower-level course offerings. Doctoral degree preferred from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Sport Management or a related field for graduate course offerings. Candidates must have their degree completed by their contract start date.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Professional experience and/or certifications in the specific area is preferred.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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