What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director and Assistant/Associate Professor position at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with the additional responsibility of serving as the Director of the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation. The Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation is a new state-of-the-art facility where undergraduate education majors work directly with children with disabilities, ages 3-21. This 12,000-square-foot facility provides cutting-edge technology, resources, equipment, and tools that enhance the learning experiences of UMHB students and program participants.
This position is available beginning in late July of 2025 with an initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, a historic town of 25,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Teach learner-centered undergraduate and graduate courses (including online instruction as well as face-to-face) related to one or more of the following:
- Special Education
- Instructional technology and technology integration
- Working with diverse populations, including Emerging Bilinguals and learning difficulties
- State of Texas standards for instruction and assessment
- Provide oversight for the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation.
- Develop and maintain programs, processes, and procedures for the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation.
- Collaborate with other faculty members in monitoring and implementing various aspects of the graduate and undergraduate programs.
- Doctorate from an accredited institution with an area of emphasis in one or more of the focus areas is required. ABD will be considered. Tenure-track status requires terminal degree in hand.
- Valid teaching certificate and minimum of three (3) years’ successful Special Education teaching experience in the K-12 environment preferred.
- Experience in higher education preferred.
- Texas teaching experience is a plus.
- Board certification in Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a plus.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Texas Special Education certification.
- Must be an active and committed Christian.
Salaries and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Position will remain open until filled.
Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.
