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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 Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Athletic Training - Up to 5 positions to be filled (2026) Requisition 202500155F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Position Category Position Type Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Health Sciences Department Dept of Physician Assistants Open Date 01/12/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45547
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Wilma Mealer Title
Department Chair & Clinical Professor
Contact Phone Contact Email wjm026@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Lecturer-Pool Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate Athletic Training courses within the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training, dependent upon an applicant's academic background, experience, and credentials. Pool faculty contracts are for one semester based on departmental needs but may be renewed based on performance and need. Departmental need is driven by student enrollment and internal workload commitments.
Preferred Ares of Expertise Include: Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Performance Enhancement, Urgent and Emergent Care and/or Primary Care.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Master's degree in Athletic Training or Related Field of Study
Experience Required for the Position
Must have current state licensure and hold National Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC). Please upload Athletic Training Texas State License and Athletic Training Certification from the Board of Certification under optional document - Teaching Portfolio.
Preferred Qualifications: EMT Instructor Certification and/or EMT Advanced Certification, Teaching experience, Experience teaching in a CAATE accredited program, Experience as a Clinical Preceptor for a CAATE accredited program.
Other Requirements for the Position
The Department seeks to recruit and retain qualified faculty with contemporary expertise in the assigned teaching area. Qualified applicants with experience working in a variety of settings and populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should discuss any teaching experience as well as their clinical expertise.
Special Instructions Summary
Travel to SHSU Campuses in Huntsville, TX, Conroe, TX, and/or The Woodlands, TX are required for some positions, typically 2-3 days/week. A minimum of two hours of office hours are expected weekly during the academic term. Experience in online teaching and online training and certificates required for those who teach online courses..
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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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| Location | Huntsville, TX |