Open Faculty Positions
Faculty Application Procedures: To be considered for a full time position, an HSU Employment Application must be completed via Cornerstone Applicant Management System. In addition, a resume, curriculum vitae, statement of faith, references and transcripts may also be required. Please see the list of open faculty positions below for specific job posting requirements. Contact Mrs. Jodi Zachry in the office of the Provost if you have any questions. (325)-670-1210.
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POSITION: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Theory, Composition, and Piano (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 August 2025.
SUPERVISOR: Dean of the College of Arts and Media, Chair of the School of Music
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:
Located in Abilene Texas, Hardin-Simmons University is a faith-based liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. This faculty member will teach music theory, composition, keyboard and perform on their primary instrument and as a collaborative pianist.
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POSITION: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Voice (DOE) (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 August 2025.
SUPERVISOR: Dean of the College of Arts and Media, Chair of the School of Music
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:
Located in Abilene Texas, Hardin-Simmons University is a faith-based liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. This faculty member will teach individual voice lessons to music and musical theatre students and will teach classes pertaining to the vocal instrument.
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POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director of Communication Sciences and Disorders (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: As Soon As Possible
SUPERVISOR: Program Director of Speech-Language Pathology
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 encompasses the undergraduate Communication Sciences Disorders and the graduate Speech-Language Pathology Departments. This position would teach in both programs but have primary responsibility for teaching, clinical supervision, administrative duties, assisting with recruitment, and alumni engagement of the undergraduate program. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The applicant may be eligible for tenure depending on qualifications and university policies. The candidate will join a dynamic team of committed professionals interested in advancing the success of CSD and SLP students. Additionally, a commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is essential.
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POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director, Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Sciences & Disorders (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: As Soon As Possible
SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Health Professions
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 of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty appointment with teaching responsibilities.
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POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Studies (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX
START DATE: August 2025
SUPERVISOR: Associate Dean of the Irvin School of 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:
Located in Abilene Texas, Hardin-Simmons University is a faith-based liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. HSU has approximately 2,100 students. Candidates for the position are encouraged to integrate Christian faith with teaching. The position start date is August 2025. A part of HSU’s Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies, the Irvin School of Education prepares undergraduate students to take the Texas Education Agency (TEA) TExES certification exams for teacher certification in a variety of content fields and pedagogical practices.
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POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (Orthopedics, Kinesiology, and Foundational Skills) (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 2025
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 non-tenure track faculty position*. The preferred candidate must have a physical therapy license with strengths and interests in orthopedics, kinesiology, and foundational clinical skills. 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 justin.tammany@hsutx.edu
Contact Information:
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POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (with an emphasis in Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, or Foundational Clinical Skills) (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 1, 2025
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 non-tenure track faculty position. The preferred candidate must have a physical therapy license with strengths and interests in acute care, cardiovascular & pulmonary, or foundational clinical skills. 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
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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: January 2024
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:
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POSITION: Associate Professor or Professor and Department Head of Computer Science (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
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 Fall 2024.
SUPERVISOR: Dean, Holland School of Science and Mathematics
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 Holland School of Science and Mathematics invites candidates to apply to join a growing area of the university. The University is expanding heavily in STEM initiatives including engineering, technology, and health care. The Computer Science department will be an integral part of this growth. The department has a solid student group with near 100% placement for graduates while also supporting other areas such as cybersecurity.
The CS department is looking for an experienced candidate to lead the department and teach undergraduate courses. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and have at least 5 years’ experience in higher-ed. The teaching load is 9-12 credits per semester and the contract may include an additional stipend for department head. In addition to teaching, administrative duties include program oversight and assessment, curriculum management, managing finances, marketing, and recruitment strategy, etc. The CS department teaches topics in programming, database, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, UI/UX, system administration, and web development. While the primary focus is imparting knowledge in the classroom, it is the goal of the CS department to develop students into productive community members; therefore, experience outside the classroom of mentoring and discipling 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 Ms. Emma Pfrimmer (emma.pfrimmer@hsutx.edu).
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POSITION: Instructor, Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor of Computer Science (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
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 Fall 2025.
SUPERVISOR: Department Chair of Computer Science
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 Holland School of Science and Mathematics invites candidates to apply to join a growing area of the university. The University is expanding heavily in STEM initiatives including engineering, technology, and health care. The Computer Science department will be an integral part of this growth. The department has a solid student group with nearly 100% placement for graduates while also supporting other areas such as cybersecurity.
The CS department is looking for a new faculty member to teach undergraduate courses. The candidate must possess a master’s degree in computer science or related field with preference given to those with a Ph.D. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester with summer teaching possible with additional compensation. The CS department teaches topics in programming, database, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, UI/UX, system administration, and web development. While the primary focus is imparting knowledge in the classroom, it is the goal of the CS department to develop students into productive community members; therefore, experience outside the classroom of mentoring and discipling 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 Ms. Emma Pfrimmer (emma.pfrimmer@hsutx.edu).
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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.
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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. *Applicant Pool
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX
START DATE: As Soon As Possible
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Professor of CSD & 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 2022. 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. Expertise is preferred in one of the following areas: neuromotor disorders, fluency, and/or child speech-sound disorders.
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