Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer in Criminal Justice & Criminology

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the
university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the
spirit 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 dynamic
community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale
opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and
just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area
residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling
and 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 employee
well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional
development opportunities with our
educational assistance and
dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

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.

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer in Criminal Justice
& Criminology (2 positions)

Requisition

202600137F

Rank

Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Criminal Justice

Department

Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Open Date

10/23/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48948

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Jason Ingram

Title

Chair, Criminal Justice & Criminology, College of Criminal
Justice, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341-2296

Contact Phone

(936) 294-1698

Contact Email

jri004@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Teach four (4) classes each semester of undergraduate and/or
graduate courses delivered face-to-face and/or online: (15-week,
7.5 weeks, or 5-week terms) at main campus based on departmental
needs. This is an in-person position with on-campus presence
expectations. This position also has department, college, and
university service expectations.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate must have a terminal degree, such as a
J.D. or Ph.D., in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely
related academic field.

Experience Required for the Position

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience as a
criminal justice professional and/or who have proficiency in
teaching criminal justice courses (college or university).

Other Requirements for the Position

Successful candidate will receive a nine-month contract and be
eligible for a summer contract. Work may require evenings and
weekends.

Special Instructions Summary

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online
and should include a letter of interest, a current vita, teaching
philosophy, and reference contact information. Letters of
recommendation may be requested at a later stage of the search
process.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

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.

Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee"

please indicate employee's name and department.

(Open Ended Question)

• If your response to the question above was "Other" please

indicate from what source.

(Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Reference Contact Information
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3