Instructor of Engineering

Houston Baptist University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate faculty members to join their Department of Engineering. This role emphasizes teaching and mentoring students in a supportive Christian environment. As the department grows, you'll have the opportunity to design and teach engineering courses while engaging in curriculum development and student mentorship. The university values diversity and aims to build a faculty that embodies strong moral character and ethics. If you're committed to fostering student growth and have a strong engineering background, this position offers a fulfilling career path starting in Fall 2025.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in any engineering field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and willingness to mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach engineering courses and labs.
• Advise and mentor students academically.
• Participate in departmental activities and committees.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Active Learning Techniques

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Instructional Technology

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Department: College of Science and Engineering

Job Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chair, Department of Engineering

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering is seeking faculty members who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students in a Christian work environment. Candidates must be able to teach engineering courses while participating in departmental activities including curriculum development, student mentoring, committee work, and program assessment. The engineering courses include our freshman engineering courses and our senior design courses.

Due to a generous scholarship, the Department of Engineering is experiencing tremendous growth, and we anticipate numerous faculty openings beginning in the Fall of 2025.

Candidates should be available to begin work in the Fall of 2025 or later. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses and labs in engineering
• Plan, implement, and assess classroom experiences per university policy
• Academically advise and mentor students
• Serve on college and university committees
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in any engineering field, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Other qualifications include:

• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a willingness to use active learning techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using instructional technology
• Evidence of a willingness to serve students, the university, and the broader community

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**

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