Adjunct Professor — Creative Writing​/Narrative Arts

Reports to: Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Job Status: Exempt

Houston Christian University seeks an Adjunct Professor to join the Department of Narrative Arts with expertise in Creative Writing, Narrative Arts, and related fields. Adjunct work is determined each semester.

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in appropriate field(s) within the Department of Narrative Arts’ Creative Writing and Narrative Arts programs.
• Creative Writing courses may include:
  Poetry Workshop, Fiction Workshop, Creative Non‑Fiction Workshop, Professional & Technical Writing, Advanced Grammar & Rhetoric, Art of Storytelling, Topics & Genres, and Special Topics.
• Narrative Arts courses may include:
  Art of Storytelling;
  Collaboration & Communication;
  Media & Careers Survey;
  Portfolio, Pitching, & Networking; and Faith, Culture, & the Arts.
• Perform related duties as needed.

• Applicants should have a terminal degree in a relevant creative field or substantial professional experience.
• Applicants must also be able to clearly express how their Christian faith enriches, guides, and undergirds their understanding of creative art and storytelling.
• Finally, applicants should be able to articulate a vision for the role of their discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars Core Convictions; the Ten Pillars Core Convictions may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Direct questions about this position to Dr. Matt Boyleston, Associate Director of Creative Writing & Narrative Arts Programs (mboyleston).