Adjunct Professor Physics

Position Summary

Reports to:

Dean, College of Science and Engineering. Job Status:
Exempt. The Department of Mathematics and Physics is currently seeking adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and student learning in a Christian work environment. With the growth of many of our programs and the increase in our student population as a whole, we will be offering more sections of many courses. We are seeking adjunct faculty who can teach lower level and general physics lectures and laboratories.

• Teaching basic courses and laboratories in physics, based on the needs of the college.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Physics with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
• Doctorate in Physics and a demonstrated record of quality teaching is preferred.

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.

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