Open Faculty Positions

POSITION: Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor of Economics (Exempt) *Position may be eligible for tenure track depending on applicant qualifications.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

SUPERVISOR: Dean, Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies (KCOBPS) is searching for a strong candidate with business and management experience and education to apply for a critical position within the College. The department has a solid student group with nearly 100% placement for graduates in multiple fields within the business community.

The KCOBPS is looking for one (1) faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The candidate must possess a master’s degree in business, management or related field with preference given to those with a Ph.D. JD’s will be considered. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester with summer teaching possible with additional compensation. KCOBPS teaches topics in accounting, management, marketing, business law, human resource management, organizational behavior, finance and economics among others. While the primary focus is imparting knowledge in the classroom, it is the goal of the College to develop students into productive community members; therefore, business experience outside the classroom is also expected.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidate for this position must submit the following application materials via Cornerstone Applicant Management System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Evidence of teaching ability and a teaching philosophy statement, (4) Statement of Christian Faith, and (5) at least three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position. Applicants should have reference letters emailed directly to Mrs. Serina Fairchilds (sfairchilds@hsutx.edu).

POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Media

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Arts and Media

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The person in this position will direct HSU’s Concert Band, direct HSU’s Cowboy Band, and teach undergraduate classes and applied lessons in the candidate’s area of expertise for the School of Music.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidate for this position must submit the following application materials via Cornerstone Applicant Management System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Statement of Christian Faith, and (4) at least three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position.

Applicants should have reference letters emailed directly to Amanda Weems (amanda.weems@hsutx.edu).

POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (with an emphasis in Neurorehabilitation) (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: August 2026

SUPERVISOR: Director of the Physical Therapy Program

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Department of Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University seeks an applicant to join our dynamic and passionate faculty as assistant/associate professor. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position.  The preferred candidate must have a physical therapy license with strengths, interests, and certification as a neurological specialist. Aligning with our mission of “preparing individuals who demonstrate excellence in the practice of physical therapy and are enlightened by Christian faith and values” is essential for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidate for this position must submit the following application materials via Cornerstone Applicant Management System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Teaching Philosophy, (4) Statement of Faith describing the candidate’s religious identification, and (5) at least three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position. Applicants should have reference letters emailed directly to allison.robinson@hsutx.edu

Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Allison Robinson, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor

Department of Physical Therapy

325-670-1915

Dr. Justin Tammany, PT, DPT, ScD, MBA

Associate Professor

Department of Physical Therapy

325-670-1926

POSITION: Assistant Professor and Field Experience Coordinator of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation (with summer session teaching in Physical Therapy) *Position may be eligible for tenure track depending on applicant qualifications. (Exempt)

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: August 2026

SUPERVISOR: Chair of the Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation Department

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Department of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation and the Department of Physical Therapy seek an applicant to join our dynamic and passionate faculty as an assistant professor. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position. The preferred candidate must have a physical therapy license with the certified strength conditioning specialist (CSCS) credential. The ideal candidate will align with the mission of HSU, an education enlightened by Christian faith and values.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidate for this position must submit the following application materials via Cornerstone Applicant Management System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Teaching Philosophy, (4) Statement of Faith describing the candidate’s religious identification, and (5) at least three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position.

Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Chuck Ruot
Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation
325-670-1548
cruot@hsutx.edu

Dr. Lindsay Spindler
Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation
325-670-5893
Lindsay.Spindler@hsutx.edu

POSITION: Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Church History (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Logsdon School of Theology

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 2026.

SUPERVISOR: Dean, Logsdon School of Theology

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate Church History and Theology courses, advising student, and engaging in other service responsibilities within the university.

Applicants with a graduate degree in church history or theology are asked to submit all required documents listed below. Applicants may have a primary focus in theology with a minor focus in church history and vice-versa. The teaching load is 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester with a 9-month contract.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates for this position must submit the following application materials via Cornerstone Applicant Management System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position, (2) Current curriculum vitae (CV), (3) Statement of Christian Faith, and (4) contact information for at least three people who can serve as professional references—i.e., provide information as to how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position.

POSITION: Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions ‐ Hardin‐Simmons University (HSU) School of Nursing

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

SUPERVISOR: Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean/Founding Director of Nursing Education

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

This position participates in a broad range of activities that support the mission, vision, core values and purposes of the school of nursing and its consortium partners. Faculty members at HSU are responsible and accountable for ensuring the attainment of the goals, mission, and vision of the school of nursing and its consortium partners. Successful performance of this role requires experience with curriculum development, mapping of outcomes, excellent classroom, clinical and professional proficiency, management, leadership, organizational aptitude, and excellent interpersonal communication. In addition, faculty are accountable and responsible for ensuring program compliance with the standards and guidelines set forth by the Texas Board of Nursing and other accrediting agencies. Ultimately, the continued pursuit of academic excellence in all settings is central to this role. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean/Founding Director of Nursing Education unless otherwise specified in supplemental job description.

POSITION: Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies (Exempt)

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

SUPERVISOR: Program Director/Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Program

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

This position is a full-time, 12-month administrative Principal Faculty appointment with teaching responsibilities. A Principal Faculty Member in the Physician Assistant Program is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and clinical phases of the program. A Principal Faculty member will be effective in the areas of course design, course delivery, and evaluation. A Principal Faculty member in the PA program will also assist with clinical site and preceptor recruitment and evaluation. The Principal Faculty Instructor is instrumental in assisting the program and its students with meeting the program’s Student Learning Outcomes and actively participate in student remediation. The Principal Faculty Instructor is guided by the Program Director in assisting the program with curriculum and program assessment and meeting the ARC-PA Standards of Accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in cardiology and human gross anatomy instruction, specifically within a laboratory setting.

POSITION: Program Director, Surgical Technology (Exempt)

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions — Surgical Technology Program

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Health Professions; Associate Dean and Program Director for Department of Nursing

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Program Director over Surgical Technology is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty appointment with teaching responsibilities. This position is responsible for program administration, organization, supervision, continuous quality improvement, and academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development, to ensure compliance with CAAHEP/ARC-STSA standards.

POSITION: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology Graduate Program (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions

LOCATION:  HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: August 2026

SUPERVISOR: Speech Language Pathology Graduate Program Director

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Hardin-Simmons University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the graduate program. The candidate will join a dynamic team of committed professionals interested in advancing the success of SLP students. This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at a faith-based institution which will begin August 2026. Primary job responsibilities include teaching in the graduate program, providing clinical supervision of graduate students, service to the university, community and profession and student recruitment events and alumni engagement. Additionally, a commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is essential.