Lecturer-Pool Faculty Competency-Based Education Instruction in English
About the role
Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education (CBE) format for new CBE-based Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences programs at Sam Houston State University. CBE courses are fully online and designed to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies.
Faculty will begin by supporting a CBE section of Composition I (ENGL1301) and its support course (INRW0014) in Fall 2026. Composition II (ENGL1302) will roll out later in the 2026-2027 academic year, and the faculty will assume responsibility for this course as well.
Responsibilities
CBE faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and supporting student progression. Each English CBE course will be designed in advance; English CBE instructors will need only to provide instruction.
This position is structured as a 9-month academic-year appointment with an anticipated 3-month summer appointment to support the continuous delivery of the competency-based education program. Faculty are expected to provide instruction across multiple entry points throughout the calendar year, including summer, to ensure consistent support for student learning and progression.
Requirements
- Masters degree in English or related field preferred; will also consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialing requirement of a masters degree plus 18-graduate credits in English
- Previous experience teaching English is required
- Experience Teaching Higher-ed Level Courses Preferred
- Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Blackboard) preferred
- Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment in higher education preferred
Qualifications
Unofficial graduate transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts are required upon hiring.