Reports to: Chair, Department of English, Communication, Great Texts and Modern Languages

Job status: Exempt

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 enroll strong freshmen classes, 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:

Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professors to join the Spanish program with expertise in teaching the Spanish Language at the undergraduate level. Courses are offered on an as-needed basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use a course syllabus for each course, following established departmental and institutional guidelines.
• 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 grades and required forms in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• MA or PhD in Spanish
• Fluency (native or almost native) in the Spanish language
• Ability to teach Spanish at the undergraduate level in the areas of basic language acquisition and culture.
• Ability to teach from a Christian worldview.

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).

Direct questions about this position to Dr. Marybeth Baggett (mbaggett@hc.edu), department Chair, or to Dr. Encarna Bermejo (ebermejo@hc.edu), Program Coordinator.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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