Assistant Professor of Security Studies

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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

Assistant Professor of Security Studies

Requisition

202600108F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

The salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Criminal Justice

Department

Dept of Security Studies

Open Date

08/10/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48142

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Nathan Jones

Title

Chair, Search Committee
Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
Box 2296
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296
[email protected]

Contact Phone

(936) 294-3635

Contact Email

[email protected]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department is particularly interested in applications from scholars with expertise in any subfields or areas of specialization within homeland security studies.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Successful applicants will have completed a PhD (other types of doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field of study that has prepared them to achieve excellence in university-level teaching and scholarship in one or more areas within the Homeland Security Enterprise. This can include, but is not limited to, the disciplines of homeland security studies, political science, or public policy.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work (teaching, scholarship, and university service).

Other Requirements for the Position

The position will be on-site and most or all of the instruction will be online.

Special Instructions Summary

To ensure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research & goals, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Nathan Jones; Chair, Search Committee,
Review of materials will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the search is completed.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

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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