Open Faculty Positions

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

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Department of Criminal Justice; Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts

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 August 2027.

SUPERVISOR: Head, Department of Criminal Justice; Dean, Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts

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 faculty member will teach four, 3-credit classes in HSU’s undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice programs each Fall and Spring semester (i.e., eight classes during each academic year), as well as mentor and advise students in these programs.

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) names and contact information for 3-5 people who can be contacted to provide information about how the candidate can fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described for this position.

POSITION: Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Christian Studies, Logsdon School of Theology

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Logsdon School of Theology

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX

START DATE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is January 2027.

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 Christian Studies courses, advising students, providing program support and engaging in other service responsibilities within the university.

Applicants with a graduate degree in Christian studies including theology, biblical studies, church history, or ministry education are asked to submit all required documents listed below. 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) Evidence of teaching ability and a teaching philosophy statement, (4) Statement of Christian Faith, and (5) 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. Applicants should have reference letters emailed directly to Lori West (lori.west@hsutx.edu).