Adjunct Professor: Liberal Arts Scholar & Mentor

hbu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Christian University seeks an 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.

Responsibilities include following syllabi, leading Socratic discussions, providing timely access to students, evaluating progress, and maintaining professional relationships while performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Socratic discussions

Student mentorship

Education

MA or PhD in English, history, philosophy or liberal arts

Job description

Houston Christian University seeks an 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.

Responsibilities include following syllabi, leading Socratic discussions, providing timely access to students, evaluating progress, and maintaining professional relationships while performing other duties as needed.