Assistant Professor of Security Studies
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Security Studies
Requisition :F
Rank:Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:The salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Criminal Justice
Department:Dept of Security Studies
Open Date:08/10/2026
Quicklink:Contact Name:Nathan Jones
Title:Chair, Search Committee
Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
Box 2296
Huntsville, Texas
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The Department is particularly interested in applications from scholars with expertise in any subfields or areas of specialization within homeland security studies.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Successful applicants will have completed a PhD (other types of doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field of study that has prepared them to achieve excellence in university-level teaching and scholarship in one or more areas within the Homeland Security Enterprise. This can include, but is not limited to, the disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, or public policy.
ExperienceRequired for the Position:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service).
Other Requirements for the Position:The position will be on-site and most or all of the instruction will be online.
Open Until Filled:Yes
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.
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