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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Chemistry

  2026-04-30     Houston Christian University     Houston,TX  
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Faculty Position in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at Houston Christian University is currently seeking a full-time faculty member who is passionate about teaching and mentoring students in a Christian work environment. Candidates should be available to begin work in Fall of 2026 or later. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Responsibilities

  • Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, including core Chemistry courses and upper-level specialty courses.
  • Assist in departmental activities including, but not limited to, curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, program assessment, and committee work.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom experiences for students in the designated chemistry content area as per University policy.
  • Demonstrate excellence in teaching and the ability to direct undergraduate research projects.
  • Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Knowledge of the current practices and research pertaining to innovative undergraduate curricula.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willing to shepherd undergraduates in research experiences and to be involved in the larger scientific and research community.
  • Documentation of an excellent teaching record and evidence of scholarly interests and achievements.
  • Commitment to quality teaching in a Christian university.

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 and the Ten Pillars 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 will increasingly provide role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for 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 there is confirmed budget availability for the year in which the qualified candidate's employment would begin.

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