Position Title:Lecturer of Communication Studies
Requisition:F
Rank:Lecturer
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department:Dept of Communication Studies
Open Date:04/28/2025
Quicklink:Contact Name:Dr. Frances Brandau
Title:Professor/Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Communication Studies
Box 2299
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone:Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Communication Studies at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a one-year renewable full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of lecturer to begin in the Fall 2025 semester.
The teaching load is four courses, usually in face-to-face format, in both fall and spring semesters. Occasionally, online course sections might become available. Summer courses are not included in the teaching load. Service expectation consists of department events and committees.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Applicants must have at least a Master's degree in Communication Studies or Speech, Communication, although a preference will be given to candidates who have a PhD. Candidates are expected to have degrees from an accredited university or institution of higher learning and have their degrees in hand at the time of hire.
Experience Required for the Position:Minimum 1 year college level teaching experience.
Mandatory face-to-face and online teaching experience.
Preference given to those with experience teaching Public Speaking and Communication for Business & Professions courses.Preference given to those with a record of departmental service.
Service learning/community engagement experience is a bonus.
Special Instructions Summary:Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, teaching evaluations, and 3 letters of recommendation.
The request for the three letters of recommendation will be sent out to references upon submission of the application. For applicants that have a sample syllabus for relevant courses, please feel free to upload the samples to the 'Teaching Evaluations' field below under the "Optional Documents" header.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated e-mail reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled:Yes
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