Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Dance - 1 Position to be Filled at InsideHigherEd
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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Dance - 1 Position to be Filled
Requisition:202500120F
Rank:Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Arts & Media
Department:Dept of Dance
Open Date:10/10/2025
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45036
Contact Name:Jennifer Pontius
Title:Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Dance
Box 2269
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1300
Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:Lecturer-Pool faculty are non-tenure track faculty hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online courses, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
The ability to teach multiple levels of ballet to BFA students and experience teaching Pilates will be the primary consideration for this position. Additional assignments could include dance history, world dance, pedagogy, or other areas of expertise that support the BFA and/or MFA curricula. There may be opportunities to choreograph and have work presented in department concerts each semester.
MFA in Dance or related discipline is required.
Experience Required for the Position:Teaching experience preferred.
Special Instructions Summary:Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
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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