Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Political Science; Public Administration -Fall

Overview

Position Title:

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Political Science (Public Administration) Spring 2026-Fall 2026 (Up to 3 positions to be filled)

Requisition: F

Rank:
Lecturer-Pool

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hiring Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department:
Dept of Political Science

Open Date: 10/31/2025

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Contact Name:
Dr. Jonathan Brown

Department Address:
Department of Political Science, Sam Houston State University, Box 2149, Huntsville, TX

Contact Email: jnb
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The Department of Political Science seeks qualified instructors to teach courses in our online Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) program. We are especially interested in hiring candidates who could teach “Special Topics” courses that would fit into the program’s two concentrations in Public Management and Emergency Management. Depending on student demand and instructor qualifications, we could have additional opportunities to teach upper-division undergraduate courses.

Ph.D. in political science, public administration, public affairs, or related fields. We are also interested in candidates who hold a Master’s degree in public administration and have significant professional experience. We will also consider candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program.

Teaching experience, especially in online teaching, is preferred, though not required.

Please direct your questions regarding this position to Dr. Jonathan Brown.

Please note:

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