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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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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