Lecturer-Pool Faculty – Competency-Based Education Instruction in Political Science

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university 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 student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. 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 work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

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.

Lecturer-Pool Faculty – Competency-Based Education Instruction in Political Science

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Lecturer-Pool

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of Political Science

08/05/2026

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Chair & Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX

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Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE ) format for new CBE
-based Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences programs at Sam Houston State University. CBE courses arefully online and designed to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.

Faculty would begin by supporting a CBE section of Texas Government( POLS 2306) in Fall 2026 and then support a CBE section of American Government ( POLS 2305) when it rolls out later in the academic year. CBE faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback,and supporting student progression.

This position is structured as a 9-month academic-year appointment with an anticipated 3-month summer appointment to support the continuous delivery of the competency-based education program.

Faculty are expected to provide instruction across multiple entrypoints throughout the calendar year, including summer, to ensure consistent support for student learning and progression.

Master’s degree in political science or related field preferred;will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialingrequirement of a Master’s degree plus 18-graduate credits in political science.

Experience teaching higher-ed level courses preferred

Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Blackboard) preferred

Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-basedassessment in higher education preferred

Strong written communication and feedback skills

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