Houston Christian University
Adjunct Professor- Creative Writing Poetry and Fiction Job at Houston Christian
Houston Christian University, Houston, TX, United States
Reports to: Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Job Status: Exempt
Introducing Houston Christian University
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 nation-and 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.
The Department of Narrative Arts
The Department of Narrative Arts, part of the School of Fine Arts at HCU, offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts, Animation, Video Game Design, Graphic Design, and Creative Writing, as well as two MFA writing programs including Screenwriting and Fiction. The dynamic programs are unified by a strong focus on storytelling and emphasize a hands-on, conservatory-like pedagogy.
Position Summary
Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professors to join the Department of Narrative Arts with expertise in Fiction and/or Poetry.
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Additional Information
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Direct questions about this position to Professor Joshua Sikora (jsikora@hc.edu).
Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, "Scripture and a Christian Worldview," and the "Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU" set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.
As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.
**Disclaimer**
Background checks are performed for every new hire. If your application is selected to continue in our hiring process, you will be required to submit a background check form authorizing this screening. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application, you understand and accept this process.
Job Status: Exempt
Introducing Houston Christian University
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 nation-and 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.
The Department of Narrative Arts
The Department of Narrative Arts, part of the School of Fine Arts at HCU, offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts, Animation, Video Game Design, Graphic Design, and Creative Writing, as well as two MFA writing programs including Screenwriting and Fiction. The dynamic programs are unified by a strong focus on storytelling and emphasize a hands-on, conservatory-like pedagogy.
Position Summary
Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professors to join the Department of Narrative Arts with expertise in Fiction and/or Poetry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach select creative writing courses in fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction at the graduate or undergraduate level within the Department of Narrative Arts.
- May work with current faculty to design, develop, and deliver courses within candidate's area(s) of expertise.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- MA, MFA, or PhD in Creative Writing, English Literature, or Composition and Rhetoric.
- Ability to teach courses in Creative Writing from a Christian worldview.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for our classical liberal arts core curriculum which includes embracing the need for these courses to complement each other.
Additional Information
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Direct questions about this position to Professor Joshua Sikora (jsikora@hc.edu).
Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, "Scripture and a Christian Worldview," and the "Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU" set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.
As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.
**Disclaimer**
Background checks are performed for every new hire. If your application is selected to continue in our hiring process, you will be required to submit a background check form authorizing this screening. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application, you understand and accept this process.