Introducing Houston Christian University

At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord,” and defined by our “Ten Pillars” core convictions. From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support. At HCU, we are cultivating a culture of excellence that will mold a new generation of leaders in their communities, standard-setters in their professions, and fruitful disciples in their churches.

HCU is set in the heart of one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nation—and our growth and diversity match the dynamism of the city we call home. We continue to break records with our incoming freshmen class sizes, our graduate programs have more than doubled in the past decade, and we are significantly expanding our online programs as well.

The College of Arts & Humanities

The Mission of the College of Arts & Humanities is to provide for all university students robust, cross-disciplinary curricula that cultivate intellectual, moral, and aesthetic virtues within a Christian community.

Position Summary:

The College of Arts & Humanities seeks qualified and experienced faculty to join the Department of Philosophy, History, Law & Society with the ability to teach courses in our Criminal Justice program.

Full-time faculty have the mandate of ensuring the quality and integrity of each academic program. The professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, to the profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include curriculum design, development, and evaluation; teaching; identification and assessment of appropriate student learning outcomes; student advising; research, scholarship, and creative activity; participation in University-wide committees; maintaining office hours; working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions, and institutional and professional service. Faculty are expected to be available to teach both day and evening classes, and demonstrating competence in instructional technology, especially on-line instruction.

Job Responsibilities:

HCU’s primary mission is teaching. Courses are delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. The College offers the undergraduate degrees in Cinema, New Media, Writing, Music Performance, Music Education, Studio Art, English, Spanish, Great Texts, History, Philosophy, Medical Humanities, Family Studies, Legal Studies, and Criminal Justice. Our graduate degrees include Fine Arts, Philosophy, History, Liberal Arts, Screen Writing and Creative Writing.

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to advising students, recruitment and retention activities, committee service, community and professional outreach activities, and program coordination. The selected candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide excellent teaching to undergraduate in a variety of delivery formats;
• Actively integrate the Christian faith in teaching;
• Actively engage in scholarly work in their related discipline; and,
• Engage in various service activities to the College, University, and community.

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a criminal justice related academic discipline
• Teaching experience
• Teaching experience and scholarship related to at least one of the following areas within the field of criminal justice: forensic science, corrections, victimology, policing, juvenile delinquency or cybersecurity

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 will increasingly provide role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for 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 there is confirmed budget availability for the year in which the qualified candidate’s employment would begin.

**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.