Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Victim Studies in Fall , 2027 and Summer

Position Title

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Victim Studies in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 (up to 3 positions)

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Criminal Justice, Dept of Victim Studies

This position is security-sensitive and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.

Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses with a focus on victimology-related courses to support the Department of Victim Studies:
Master's in Victim Service Management and B.A. / B.S. in Victim Studies.

Master's degree in criminal justice or a related field.

Relevant teaching and/or practical experience in areas such as victimology, family violence, child abuse and neglect or related courses.

Commensurate with education and experience.

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.