Adjunct Professor (Residential) - Psychology

Houston Baptist University • Houston, TX

27d • Onsite

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. This position is for an adjunct to teach in-person (on campus) classes . Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the University. HCU accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day and evening classes.

Requirements

• Masters degree in the discipline or a masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in the discipline preferred.
• Previous College or University teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Provides timely, quality access to students via electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Must be available to students outside of the classroom.
• Submits paperwork and forms in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time