The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences seeks a full time Founding Director for this program.  This is a year-round (12 month) tenure track position, preferred start date is June 1, 2025.

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. 

The Mayborn College of Health Sciences (MCHS) offers an array of degree programs that prepare students for careers in the ever-changing environment of healthcare. The college includes three schools – the Scott & White School of Nursing, the School of Exercise and Sport Science, and the School of Health Professions, which will house the anesthesiologist assistant program, along with its existing physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, counseling, and public health programs. The anticipated start date of the Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program, pending accreditation, is Fall 2026.  The program must be accredited by Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant (ARC-AA) which serves under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 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.

Specific Program Director Responsibilities:  The program director must assume or delegate the following responsibilities to ensure compliance with the accreditation standards and university policies:
Lead the program accreditation process.

• Effective leadership and management with careful attention to all aspects of the program and finances to assure a solid operational foundation;
• Manage day to day operations of the MSAP program in accordance with accreditation standards;
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate and manage department faculty and support staff;
• Develop the program including but not limited to curriculum development, admissions processes, program outcomes, student learning outcomes, clinical site placement coordination, and community relations in compliance with accreditation standards and university policies

Faculty Responsibilities:   Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.  

Qualifications: 

• Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
• Graduate degree from an accredited university in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences is required.
• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant. (Note:  State licensure for CAA is not required in Texas at this time).
• Experience in leading or participating in CAAHEP / ARC-AA program accreditation activities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation standards including substantive change policies is preferred.
• Must have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the classroom/academic aspects of the program.
• Must have requisite knowledge and skills to administer the operation of the overall program, including budget, staffing and related tasks. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team required.
• Ability to analyze and proactively solve problems.
• Teaching in a higher education setting is preferred but not required. Other types of teaching/presentation/preceptor/workplace education experience will be considered.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
• Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding

About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Founded in 1845, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has traditionally been known for producing excellent educators, nurses, business leaders and missionaries. That has not changed, but today UMHB is also earning recognition for its talented science and music graduates, for top-notch graduate programs in counseling, physical therapy and more. Research done in the university's Human Performance Laboratory is being applauded for its contributions to the field of sport nutrition. The university's new competency-based education program for adult learners is the first of its kind among private colleges and universities in Texas. And enrollment at UMHB has set new records every year for the last seven years. What's behind this success? An unapologetic dedication to Christian principles. An emphasis on inspired teaching, on making each student's learning experience the best it can be. A commitment to excellence in every aspect of university life. If one word could be chosen to summarize what is happening at UMHB today, that word would be "MOMENTUM." It takes a powerful force to gain momentum in an upward trajectory, and that force is present and real at UMHB today. ... Mary Hardin-Baylor is moving forward, offering Christian higher education in compelling new ways to a growing number of students. UMHB has nearly 4,000 students pursuing degrees at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree levels and nearly 500 employees including 190 full-time faculty members. UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of over 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

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