Adjunct Professor- Engineering

hcu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Christian University invites applications for adjunct faculty in Engineering within the College of Science and Engineering. Positions are open for Fall 2026 or later and are part-time, semester-by-semester appointments contingent on needs and budgets.

Successful candidates will teach in engineering courses as needed, with responsibilities including delivering high-quality instruction and participating in university activities in a Christian environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any engineering discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in that discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching basic or advanced courses in engineering, based on needs of the college and qualifications of the candidate.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Position: Adjunct - Engineering

Department: College of Science and Engineering

Job Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chair, Department of Engineering

Position Summary

The College of Science and Engineering at Houston Christian University seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Engineering who are passionate about teaching and student learning in a Christian environment. Positions are open for classes beginning Fall 2026 or later.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Teaching basic or advanced courses in engineering, based on needs of the college and qualifications of the candidate.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in any engineering discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in that discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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).

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.