Director and Assistant/Associate Professor - College of
Education (SPED) - Fall 2027
ID: 2116
Department: College of Education
Type: Full-time Faculty
Post Date: 09/17/2026
Position Available Date: N/A
Description
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 January of 2027 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 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.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of
all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development,
student recruitment and advising, scholarly activity, and service
to the department, college, university, and 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:
Literacy Education
Diverse Populations
Texas standards and requirements for instruction and
assessment
Provide oversight for the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher
Preparation.
Develop, implement, and maintain programs, processes, and
procedures for the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation.
Collaborate with other faculty in monitoring and implementing
various aspects of the graduate and undergraduate programs.
Support the continued development of the Marek-Smith Center as
a model clinical and teacher-preparation environment
Qualifications:
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the
University's mission and be an active participant in a local
church.
- Doctorate from an accredited institution with an area of
emphasis, specialization, or professional experience in special
education. ABD candidates will be considered; however, tenure-track
status requires the terminal degree to be in hand.
- Valid teaching certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of
successful K-12 Special Education teaching experience
preferred.
- Experience in higher education preferred.
- Texas teaching experience preferred.
- Preference may be given to candidates who hold Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and/or demonstrate expertise
in literacy, dyslexia, and evidence-based reading instruction,
particularly as these areas relate to the preparation of educators
and support of students with diverse learning needs.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Texas Special
Education certification.
- Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of
Understanding.
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.
To Apply: Visit
www.umhb.edu/careers for more
details and to apply. 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.
To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18owh0p7
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