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.

Job Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Position Summary

This Assistant Professor of Art position requires an applicant who is able to teach painting, drawing, and sculpture to both graduate and undergraduate studio level visual arts students. The ability to teach one of the MFA graduate seminars will be required. In addition, this assistant professor must be responsible for demonstrating, maintaining, and supervising the safety standards of the visual arts department group studios.

Due to the active exhibition schedule in both the Contemporary Gallery and Gallery 220 spaces, the art assistant professor must also function as a museum and gallery coordinator. This will require experience in exhibition design, installation and assisting in the opening exhibition logistics, including overseeing the hanging of the exhibition, providing signage and coordinating the marketing activities. The applicant will welcome visitors to the museum and lead tours and create educational experiences for our students and the community by organizing, planning and leading visiting tour groups, camps and assist with high school recruiting.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art degrees

• Studio artist with exhibiting experience

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels

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.