Faculty Positions
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, genetic information, 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 the "Faculty Employment Application" with: a written document including:
- Philosophy of teaching and learning;
- How faith and learning can be integrated in the courses being taught;
- The role of scholarship and research in the work of a professor; and
- The Christian journey of the applicant and how the Churches of Christ have affected it.
Also, include 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.
Director of the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning
(Church of Christ Membership Required)
Department: Adams Center
Location: Abilene, TX
Position: Director of the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning
For the purposes of ACU’s Background Check and Self-Reporting Policy, this position is classified as security sensitive.
The key principles of this job are to:
- Support ACU’s Mission: Educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
- Support ACU’s 21st Century Vision: By 2020, ACU will become the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders.
- Support the Adams Center mission to enhance ACU learning environments by providing resources and tools that empower faculty to meet the educational needs of all learners.
Scope: Reporting to the Dean of Library Services and Education Technology, this tenure-track faculty position is responsible for the management of the Adams Center in order to successfully fulfill its mission to provide resources and services that empower faculty to meet the educational needs of learners at ACU.
I. Basic Responsibilities
A. Collaborate with administrators and faculty to enhance the outcomes of faculty teaching and student learning, especially in areas of strategic importance to the university.
B. Coordinate teaching innovation in relationship to new media and digital technology, especially mobile devices.
C. Provide vision and leadership in course development, instructional design, and learning assessment for undergraduate and graduate online and blended teaching.
II. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
A. Collaborate to enhance the outcomes of faculty teaching and student learning
- Plan and implement campus events and other opportunities that promote reflective, effective, and innovative community and pedagogy among the faculty.
- Cultivate and support entrepreneurial initiatives among faculty to develop partnerships and attract new resources.
- Conduct and coordinate research on teaching theories and practices most relevant to forming and transforming pedagogy at ACU, e.g., interdisciplinary instruction and the integration of faith and learning.
B. Coordinate teaching innovation in relationship to new media and digital technology, especially mobile devices.
- Lead campus budgeting and strategic planning for deployment and utilization of technology in support of faculty instruction and student learning in classroom and online learning environments.
- Coordinate the efforts of the educational technology staff to support and advance faculty relationship with technologies that increase student learning and demand.
- In coordination with academic and information technology units, cultivate widespread and high-quality faculty adoption of mobile technologies, partly through development of the mobile learning fellows program.
C. Provide vision and leadership in course development, instructional design, and learning assessment for undergraduate and graduate online teaching.
- Coordinate the work of the Instructional Design Team to develop online and blended teaching processes and courses that enhance the university’s academic quality and reputation.
- Promote collaboration and consultation among academic and operational leaders to create innovative and cost-effective online programs.
- Provide national leadership in the application of new media and online learning to blended, on-campus instruction at ACU.
III. Qualifications
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and be an active, faithful member of a congregation of the Churches of Christ.
A. Professional
- Doctorate degree required, preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development or a related field; or, extensive professionalexperience in one of these fields, and a doctorate in an academic discipline taught at ACU.
- Five years of faculty teaching experience in higher education, with management experience involving multiple faculty or professional staff.
- Demonstrated expertise in learning theory and the application of best practices and innovative technologies to teaching in university learning environments.
- Experience with instructional design for online courses strongly preferred.
- Successful experience with academic publication and not-for-profit fundraising.
B. Personal
- Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills essential. Demonstrated ability to manage organizational efficiency and change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage organizational efficiency and change in a team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to ACU’s mission and vision.
IV. Physical Demands
A. Ability to work at a computer station for prolonged periods of time.
B. Ability to lift furnishings and equipment up to 25 lbs.
I understand that our mission at Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership through the world. Because of ACU’s commitment to this principle and my commitment to God, people and learning, my actions will exemplify integrity, service, stewardship, involvement, and excellence.
For purposes of ACU's Background Check and Self-Reporting Policy, this position is classified as security sensitive.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Biblical Studies
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education and Human Services
College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Charles Mattis, Dean
ACU Box 29210
Abilene, TX 79699-9210
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Assistant professor of animal science: A&E recently completed a process of totally restructuring undergraduate degrees offered by the department for relevancy in the 21st century. To facilitate continued envisioning and growth, A&E is seeking a visionary animal scientist with the earned Ph.D., Ph.D./DVM or DVM (from AVMA-accredited institution with M.S. in Animal Sciences or closely related field). A master’s degree is required; a terminal degree or ABD status is preferred. This is a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate is expected to become an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. The faculty member is also expected to engage in service and scholarly activity with interest in continued growth and enhancement of the department’s participation in ACU’s undergraduate research program. Demonstrated skills and desire to pursue departmental leadership positions would be additional qualities preferred in the successful candidate. Information about A&E is available at www.acu.edu/agenv.
Engineering
Abilene Christian University seeks an experienced engineer to develop an engineering program at ACU
This new position will work closely with the ACU physics department that currently offers an engineering physics degree. The physics department unanimously supports this venture and encourages the inclusion of the department's internationally recognized research groups into the engineering program.
The faculty member will have the opportunity to use his or her experience, drive, connections and tenacity to develop a world-class engineering program. The ideal candidate will have experience with the ABET accreditation process and proven leadership skills to ensure a successful accreditation process. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
For more information please contact Dr. Rusty Towell (rusty.towell@acu.edu) or visit acu.edu/physics.
College of Biblical Studies
Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
The Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University invites applications and nominations in writing for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in the Fall 2012 semester. The MFT program at ACU has held continuous COAMFTE-accreditation since 1983. The candidate will be expected to teach courses relative to the modern theories of family therapy, family life cycle and human development, testing and assessment, and DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. In addition, the candidate will be expected to supervise graduate interns, mentor student research, and accept departmental, college, and university committee assignments. The candidate should possess a well-defined program of research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations. The candidate should also demonstrate competence in the integration of theological and spiritual issues with therapy. The candidate must hold the Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy or a closely related mental health discipline, exhibit competence as a classroom teacher, demonstrate eligibility for licensure as an LMFT in the State of Texas, and hold Clinical Membership and Approved Supervisor status or be a supervisor-in-training with the AAMFT.
College of Business Administration
Dr. Rick Lytle, Dean
ACU Box 29303
Abilene, TX 79699
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.
Accounting and Finance
The Department of Accounting and Finance also invites applications for a tenure-track position in finance. 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.
College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Malesa Breeding, Dean
ACU Box 28276
Abilene, Texas 79699-8276
School of Social Work
Dr. Stephanie Hamm, Chair
ACU Box 28276
Abilene, Texas 79699-8276
The ACU School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2012. Applicants must have an MSW and an earned doctorate in social work or related field (required). Responsibilities include teaching social work courses at both the BSSW and MSSW levels, pursuing scholarly research, and performing service for the university, profession and community. Applicants should have experience in diverse areas of social work practice, be able to teach across the curriculum, and effectively engage the broader community with which the school partners.
