Creative Writing & Narrative Arts Adjunct Professor

hbu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job 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 needs change from semester to semester.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in Creative Writing and Narrative Arts, with courses such as Poetry Workshop, Fiction Workshop, and Professional & Technical Writing, along with specialized Narrative Arts offerings.

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.
• Finally, 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/.

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.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Faith integration

Education

Terminal degree in creative field

Job description

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 needs change from semester to semester.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in Creative Writing and Narrative Arts, with courses such as Poetry Workshop, Fiction Workshop, and Professional & Technical Writing, along with specialized Narrative Arts offerings.