Job Details

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu 

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts (CAPCoLA) at Hardin-Simmons University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. The person hired for this position will serve as the Director of Ministry and Guidance. This person in this role will also step into the role of Associate Dean of the Logsdon School of Theology in June 2024, with responsibility for oversight of the academic programs and processes within the School. He/She will report directly to the CAPCoLA Dean. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree from an ATS-accredited seminary or school of theology and have extensive involvement in the Baptist tradition. The person in this position will be expected to teach 18 credit hours (i.e., six, 3-credit courses) each year and serve as a mentor for Logsdon faculty. He/She will meet with Baptist pastors in Abilene and surrounding communities to discuss their needs and the development of partnerships related to providing internships for HSU students in their churches. He/She will be expected to work with pastors in Abilene and the surrounding communities to foster a relationship that will allow integration of local churches into the planning of events for Logsdon and HSU chapel. He/She will work with Logsdon faculty to develop a curriculum to equip students for ministry in the twenty-first century and to prepare them for advanced study in seminaries and graduate schools. Importantly, he/she will be expected to develop and map out a vision for the 5, 10, and 20-year growth and development of curriculum and programming for students, faculty, and staff in Logsdon. 

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.

Provide curriculum oversight to Logsdon programs

Coordinate academic advising within Logsdon

Serve as Director of the Christian Studies major and minor

Serve as Director of Ministry Guidance, providing mentorship, practical training, outside-of-classroom experiences, and connection to relevant positions within churches and ministry agencies for students who have expressed a call to serve in Christian vocational ministry

Teach 6 classes each year

Meet and recruit prospective students and other guests

Schedule times and locations for Logsdon classes

Award scholarships to students associated with the Logsdon School of Theology

Consult regarding transfer credits, possible course equivalency, and the approval or rejection of proposals by students to take courses outside of HSU

Represent Logsdon on HSU committees

Coordinate assessment of Logsdon programs

Coordinate and facilitate speakers and workshops associated with the academic goals of Logsdon

Communicate and facilitate relationships with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) and other entities that support Logsdon students and faculty

Supervise full-time faculty members associated with Logsdon, including the coordination of feedback associated with HSU’s Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation (CFE) process

Facilitate the recruitment and hiring of full-time faculty members associated with Logsdon

Recruit, hire, and supervise adjunct and part-time instructors teaching classes for Logsdon

Provide consultation regarding utilization and maintenance of facilities in the Logsdon Building

Maintain records associated with the Logsdon School of Theology

Coordinate purchasing of necessary equipment and office supplies for Logsdon faculty and staff

Be responsible for other duties as assigned by the CAPCoLA Dean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position will supervise faculty members and student workers.

COMPETENCIES: As a part of a Teaching Philosophy, address each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Impact & Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Payroll systems and Order processing systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree from an ATS-accredited seminary or school of theology, extensive involvement in the Baptist tradition, and a minimum of five years’ experience teaching at the university level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk and talk or hear. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds. 

Must be able to stand and walk during teaching and programming events/activities.

Must be able to make trips across campus to various buildings and offices.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Faculty Position with a teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University campus. Additional travel may be required for student evaluation/sponsorship and/or professional development. Must be willing to relocate to Abilene, Texas, or the surrounding area to teach in-person classes on the HSU Campus.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

Infrequent travel may be required on occasion to attend training, etc.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.