Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice

Position Summary

Reports to:

Chair of the Department of Law and Society

Job Status:
Exempt

Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professors to join the Department of Law & Society with the ability to teach courses in our Criminal Justice program on campus and online.

• Utilize a course syllabus for each course and follow 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 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.

• MA, JD, or PhD in Government or Political Science.
• Professional experience in a related criminal justice field preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach criminal justice courses in a manner consistent with the University’s Christian mission and values.

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.

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.