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Requisition: 202500083F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Sociology

General Requirements:

About SHSU and the Sociology department home to various student populations of over 22,000, Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) is in Huntsville, Texas, on the rapidly developing lnterstate-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. SHSU is 70 miles north of downtown Houston and 170 miles south of Dallas, ideally situated between the 4th and 9th largest cities in the country. SHSU prides itself on providing a quality education to all students. SHSU is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution, and the university has been identified as a national leader for Latino student success. The university has a large contingent of military veterans. G.I. Jobs, an organization dedicated to aiding vets in their transition from military to civilian life, has recognized SHSU Online as a Military Friendly School. In Fall 2023, SHSU welcomed its largest first-year class in history and celebrated a retention rate of over 75% for returning students. A great name in Texas education, Sam Houston State University offers over 85 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs, 10 doctoral programs, and 1 professional doctoral program (DO), including award-winning programs, nationally and internationally recognized scholars, and innovative initiatives to help students develop and succeed, SHSU is classified as a “R2: Doctoral University-High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and it was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being one of the top performers in social mobility. In addition, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a “Community Engaged” university. This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide, and it acknowledges SHSU’s significant commitment to serving the community. SHSU is a student-centered, community engaged institution whose mission is to offer an accessible, quality higher education. SHSU has approximately 21,000 students, and about half of those students are first-generation. We are proud to have been named one of the top universities in Texas for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report two years in a row.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Sam Houston State University’s Department of Sociology seeks one Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin Fall 2025 for up to two years. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, providing valuable experience refining pedagogical skills and engaging in research. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load. Responsibilities also include departmental and university service, as well as continued engagement in their field through research, presentations, and publications. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Applications must be complete and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position. The application must also include a curriculum vitae, unofficial university transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on 06/04/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Official university transcripts will be required before the date of hire.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

A Ph.D. in Sociology

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Prior experience teaching in higher education, both in-person and online. Proven excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.