Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Houston Christian University

Adjunct Professor- Engineering

Career Insights for Mechanical Engineering Professor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Texas data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Mechanical Engineering Professor teaches foundational mechanical engineering ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$84,819 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Position:
Adjunct -
Engineering Department:
College of Science and Engineering Job Status:
Exempt Reports to: Chair, Department of Engineering Position Summary The College of Science and Engineering at Houston Christian University seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Engineering who are passionate about teaching and student learning in a Christian environment. Positions are open for classes beginning Fall 2026 or later. Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the University. HCU accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. Job Responsibilities Teaching basic or advanced courses in engineering, based on needs of the college and qualifications of the candidate. Perform other duties as needed. Qualifications Minimum of a master's degree in any engineering discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in that discipline Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all 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 the budget for the position has been confirmed. •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.