Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
ACU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged.
The mission of ACU is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
For all positions, send "Faculty Employment Application" with: Teaching philosophy; how faith informs teaching; research and professional activities; discussion of your spiritual journey; curriculum vitae; transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work; and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to the respective contact person.
All positions are subject to funding. Searches begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or closed.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education and Human Services
- School of Information Technology and Computing
- Study Abroad
Dr. Jeanine Varner
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
ACU Box 29210
Abilene, TX 79699-7915
Department of Communication
Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track): A Ph.D. in communication or related field is required. The department coordinates an interdisciplinary graduate program with psychology, business, and conflict resolution called Organizational and Human Resource Development (OHRD). The successful applicant will direct and advise approximately 50 students as well as teach communication courses in the program. Candidates should be excellent teachers and researchers in a variety of communication areas that would include persuasion, organizational and interpersonal communication.
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
Two Tenure-track positions in Journalism and Mass Communication
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is searching for two full-time, tenure-track faculty members to join six colleagues in an ACEJMC-accredited program serving almost 300 majors in three fields: journalism, integrated marketing communication and electronic media. All three programs are designed to prepare students to work in rapidly converging media environments. Technology is incorporated throughout the curriculum. A new state-of-the art converged media newsroom opening in January 2008 provides the physical and pedagogical centerpiece for the program.
Broadcast, Digital and New Media
The ideal candidate will have professional experience in video production, or as a broadcast or online journalist and a master's degree in the field. A terminal degree is strongly preferred. This faculty member will work closely with faculty and staff colleagues in the department to further integrate the curriculum with the co-curricular student media produced in the newsroom, the commercially licensed LPTV station and ACU's NPR-affiliated FM radio station. Teaching expectations may include broadcast journalism, production and courses within the department's core curriculum. Research and service expectations support the university's status as a premier comprehensive university.
Print/Convergent Journalism
The ideal candidate will have professional experience in print and/or online journalism and a terminal degree. This faculty member will work closely with faculty colleagues to further integrate the curriculum with the co-curricular student media produced in the newsroom. Teaching expectations may include news writing, computer-assisted reporting, research and courses within the department's core curriculum. Research and service expectations support the university's status as a premier comprehensive university.
Department of Music
Assistant/Associate Director (tenure-track). Director of Jazz Studies. Primary responsibilities include: directing the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos, teaching Concepts of Jazz (for music education students), teaching private lessons in area of specialization (saxophone or low brass preferred), teaching private lessons or group lessons in improvisation, and actively recruiting for
the program and department. Other duties may include teaching methods classes in the area of specialization, teaching classes in a related field (such as music theory or music history), or teaching general fine-arts classes (Introduction to Music/Jazz/Popular Music) based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
Department of Psychology
Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track): This is a position for an individual to teach and mentor research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ph.D. preferred. (M.S. candidates would be considered for a non-tenure track undergraduate appointment). Preference will be given to those with specialties in school of developmental psychology as well as applicants who are either licensed psychologists, LSSPs, LPCs, or possess equivalent credentials.
Department of Sociology and Family Studies
Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track): A Ph.D. in sociology or criminal justice is preferred. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated strength and commitment to teaching in an undergraduate environment and the ability to work in a collaborative collegial relationship in a department representing multiple disciplines. Preference will be given to the candidate focusing on curriculum assignments related to criminal justice. The successful candidate also will support the departmental emphasis on applied social research and community based service-learning.
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Foy Mills
Chair, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
ACU Box 27986
Abilene, TX 79699-7986
Emails: millsf@acu.edu
Phone: 325-674-2401
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Environmental Science, nine-month tenure track.
The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (A&E) is at the mid-point in a ten-year process totally restructuring undergraduate degrees offered by the department for relevancy in the 21st century. We serve approximately 90 undergraduate students pursuing degrees in environmental science, animal science and agribusiness. The department has tow faculty members each in environmental science and agribusiness. The department has two faculty members each in environmental science and animal science, and one faculty member serving agribusiness students. New curriculum in environmental science was implemented in 2006. To facilitate continued growth, we seek a visionary environmental scientist to join A&E. Information about A&E and our environmental science program is available at www.acu.edu/agenv.
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. (or completion prior to August 2008) in environmental science, soil science, plant science or a closely related field. The successful candidate is expected to be, or show promise of becoming, an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. The faculty member is expected to engage in service and scholarly activity with interest in undergraduate research. The faculty person must be able to blend the agricultural and environmental sciences. Teaching load includes, but is not limited to Plant Science, Soil Science, and Environmental Law and Policy. Twenty-five percent of the faculty member’s course load is shared with the Department of Biology.
Bill Fowler, Chair
Department of Accounting and Finance
ACU Box 29305
Abilene, TX 79699-9305
bill.fowler@coba.acu.edu
Department of Accounting and Finance
Accounting (tenure-track): Applicants at all levels of instructional rank will be considered. A terminal degree or ABD status is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching accounting courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing scholarly research, and performing service for the department and the university community. Teaching excellence is required, as well as an aptitude for research and publication. Candidates should have an interest in teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, accounting information systems, or taxation.
Finance (tenure-track): Applicants at all levels of instructional rank will be considered. A terminal degree or ABD status is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching finance courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing scholarly research, and performing service for the department and the university community. Teaching excellence is required, as well as an aptitude for research and publication.
ACU's College of Business Administration offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Financial Management as well as a Master of Accountancy degree. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. MaLesa Breeding
Dean of Education and Human Services
Abilene Christian University
ACU Box 29010
Abilene, TX 79699
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction (tenure track): An earned doctoral in the field of education with an emphasis in special education or reading is preferred. Experience in reading assessment and intervention required. Must provide evidence of exemplary practice in elementary settings. Responsibilities include teaching courses in special education, reading and/or elementary education. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in effective teaching strategies for diverse populations and an ability to create and enhance collaborative partnerships with public school personnel. Commitment to the mission of preparing Christian teachers to serve in diverse settings is fundamental.
Department of Exercise Science and Health
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Health for the Didactic Program in Dietetics: A master's degree in nutrition or related field is required. A doctorate is preferred. Candidate must possess registered dietitian status and be an active member of the American Dietetic Association. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience at the college level and/or work experience in the field of dietetics. Responsibilities include teaching various nutruion courses involving nutrition science, clinical dietetics, community nutrition, sports nutrition, food science, and food service. Other responsibilities include pursuing scholarly research and service for the university and community.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work (tenure track): An earned doctorate in social work or related field, preferred. MSW-level candidates with substantial practice experience will also be considered. Responsibilities include teaching social work courses at both the BSW and MSW levels, pursuing scholarly research, and performing service for the university and community. The BSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the MSSW program is actively working toward accreditation.
Dr. Tim Coburn, Acting Director
School of Information Technology and Computing
ACU Box 29315
Abilene, TX 79699
The School of Information Technology and Computing at Abilene Christian University invites applications and nominations for tenure-track faculty positions in computer science and information technology. Applicants with specialties in all areas of computer science and information technology will be considered, but the school particularly seeks individuals who have the ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in the information technology arena (e.g., telecommunications, wireless technologies, networking, security, database management, system administration) as well as fundamental courses in computer science. Ability to teach courses in business information systems is also a plus.
Applicants with earned doctorates in Computer Science or Information Technology are preferred, although individuals who are ABD will be considered, as well as those with masters degrees in a specialized technology area and strong industry experience. Other requirements include: evidence of scholarly achievement in academia and/or professional accomplishments in business and industry; an ongoing commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarly pursuits; and effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Opportunities exist for successful applicants to become involved in collaborative research at Genesis Networks Solutions, a joint technology venture between ACU and industry partners.
Dr. Kevin Kehl, Executive Director
Center for International and Intercultural Education
ACU Box 28226
Abilene, TX 79699
On-Site Director for ACU in Latin America Study Abroad Program
ACU in Latin America (Montevideo, Uruguay) requires an assistant/associate professor and director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of the program, including the orientation of students academically, culturally, and spiritually and the supervision of faculty and staff in Montevideo, and for teaching sophomore and upper division undergraduate courses. The ideal candidate must have significant experience living outside of the US; significant teaching experience; master's degree in an academic discipline; terminal degree is strongly preferred; fluent in Spanish.
