Adjunct Professor — Creative Writing / Narrative Arts Job at Houston Christian U
Houston Christian University - Archie W. Dunham College of Business, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
Adjunct Professor — Creative Writing / Narrative Arts
Reports to: Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Job Status: Exempt
Houston Christian University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Narrative Arts, with expertise in Creative Writing, Narrative Arts, and related fields. Adjunct appointments are made on a per-semester basis and may vary by semester.
Position Summary
Houston Christian University seeks an Adjunct Professor to join the Department of Narrative Arts with expertise in Creative Writing, Narrative Arts, and related fields. Adjunct appointments change from semester to semester.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in appropriate field(s) within the Department of Narrative Arts’ Creative Writing and Narrative Arts programs.
- Creative Writing courses may include: Poetry Workshop, Fiction Workshop, Creative Non-Fiction Workshop, Professional & Technical Writing, Advanced Grammar & Rhetoric, Art of Storytelling, Topics & Genres, and Special Topics.
- Narrative Arts courses may include: Art of Storytelling; Collaboration & Communication; Media & Careers Survey; Portfolio, Pitching, & Networking; and Faith, Culture, & the Arts.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Applicants should have a terminal degree in a relevant creative field or substantial professional experience.
- Applicants must also be able to clearly express how their Christian faith enriches, guides, and undergirds their understanding of creative art and storytelling.
- Applicants should be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars Core Convictions; the Ten Pillars Core Convictions may be found at https://hc.edu/about-hcu/ten-pillars/.
Additional Information
Direct questions about this position to Dr. Matt Boyleston, Associate Director of Creative Writing & Narrative Arts Programs (mboyleston@hc.edu).
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, as adjunct needs change from semester to semester. Interested candidates should complete the online application, which includes three letters of recommendation, a letter of interest, and curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
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).
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.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Education and Training
Industries
- Higher Education