Adjunct Professor- Academy

Houston Baptist University • Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, Jesus Christ is Lord, and defined by our Ten Pillars core convictions . From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support. At HCU, we are cultivating a culture of excellence that will mold a new generation of leaders in their communities, standard-setters in their professions, and fruitful disciples in their churches. HCU is set in the heart of one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nationand our growth and diversity match the dynamism of the city we call home. We continue to enroll strong freshmen classes, our graduate programs have more than doubled in the past decade, and we are significantly expanding our online programs as well. The College of Arts & Humanities: The Mission of the College of Arts & Humanities is to provide for all university students robust, cross-disciplinary curricula that cultivate intellectual, moral, and aesthetic virtues within a Christian community. Position Summary Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professor to join the Academy with the ability to teach in the discipline of English, history, philosophy or other disciplines in the liberal arts.

Requirements

• MA or PhD in in English, history, philosophy or other disciplines in the liberal arts.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with teaching experience and demonstrated success in the classroom are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a course syllabus for each course and follow established departmental and institutional guidelines.
• Lead Socratic discussions.
• Provide timely, quality access to students via personal consultation, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students by established means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and to inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Submit paperwork and forms in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree