Faculty Jobs

College of Allied Health - CFIT

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH. Seeking qualified applicants for a 10-month principal faculty position for the Harding department of Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology (CFIT); rank will be commensurate with applicant experience. Responsibilities will include working with existing faculty to create an on-line professional master’s program, teaching of the program’s core on-ground, and eventual on-line curriculum, advising and mentoring students, assisting with the technology lab, helping establish and maintain clinical sites, conducting scholarly activity in the faculty's area of expertise, and engaging in service to the college, university, and community.

Qualified applicants will be expected to have 3 plus years’ experience with cardiac devices, preferably both cardiac rhythm management (CRM)  and electrophysiology (EP), possess a minimum of a master’s degree, a minimum of three years of clinical experience; prior teaching experience and IBHRE certification is preferred.

Submit application materials to Kenneth Turley, CFIT director and professor, krturley@harding.edu, or Box 12281, 915 E. Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149-5615.

College of Arts & Sciences - Architecture

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN. Harding University Architecture & Interior Architecture Faculty    

Harding University is seeking candidates for a full-time Architecture and Interior Architecture faculty position. Come join us as we build a new architecture program on a strong foundation of Christian values, dedicated to educating students who will be passionate about design and the creative process, responsible stewards of the created environment, practice empathy and respect for individual diversity, possess technical capability, collaborate and lead with integrity and respect, selflessly serve their community and seek continual improvement for themselves and society.  Come be a part of something exceptional and transformative with opportunity for impact and advancement.

Architecture and Interior Architecture faculty will assist in the continuing development and implementation of the Accelerated Architecture Program which includes both a Bachelor in Architectural Studies (BA-AS) and a Master of Architecture (M.Arch). Harding University is a faith-based institution affiliated with the churches of Christ. Candidates should exhibit a commitment to Christian higher education and a desire to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of Harding.

Salary and rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree or a master’s degree or Ph.D. in interior architecture, interior design, urban planning, historic preservation or a closely related field
• Higher education academic experience with a NAAB or CIDA accredited program
• Professional Practice Experience
• Professional licensure in the U.S. or international equivalent
• Evidence of community, professional and academic partnership experiences
• Professional leadership experience

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Mike Steelman, AIA, Architecture Program Director, Box 12253, Searcy, AR 72149-5616, msteelman@harding.edu

College of Arts & Sciences - Art & Design

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN. Seeking candidates for a full-time, 9-month faculty position. Candidates with a Master of Fine Arts or doctorate in fine art or design-related professions are preferred. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate design foundations and applicants’ studio expertise, advising and mentoring students, and community engagement. 

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a link to a portfolio to Stacy Gibson, department chair, at stacygibson@harding.edu or 915 E. Market, Box 12253, Searcy AR, 72149-5616.

College of Arts & Sciences - Computer Science

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE. Seeking applicants for two full-time faculty positions in computer science.  Rank will be commensurate with experience.  Candidates with a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field are preferred.  The primary responsibilities for these positions include curriculum development, teaching of undergraduate courses in programming, data bases, software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other areas of computer science, and directing senior capstone experiences.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and statement of teaching interests to Dr. Tim Baird at tbaird@harding.edu or to 915 E. Market St., Box 10764, Searcy, AR 72149.  For more information, email Dr. Baird or call 501-279-4570.

College of Arts & Sciences - Engineering & Physics

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICS. Seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in mechanical engineering. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field are preferred. The primary responsibilities for this position include curriculum development, teaching of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in the thermofluid science area, and assisting with the accreditation of the mechanical engineering program.

Harding University is a faith-based institution affiliated with the churches of Christ. Candidates should exhibit a commitment to Christian higher education and a desire to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of Harding.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching interests to Dr. Zane Gastineau at zgastineau@harding.edu or to 915 E. Market St., Box 12290, Searcy, AR 72149. For more information, email Dr. Gastineau or call 501-279-5440.

College of Arts & Sciences - English

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH. 

Seeking adjunct English instructors to teach university writing, research, and critical thinking courses in Harding's Liberal Arts composition sequence. An ability to coach students one on one through detailed feedback and modelling, as well as an ability to engage a whole class as a group, is essential. An M.A. or 18 graduate credit hours completed in English or Composition is required; a PhD is preferred. Courses may be taught on ground or online. 

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and teaching statement to Dr. Jon Singleton at jsingleton@harding.edu or Box 12248, Searcy, AR 72149.  For more information, email Dr. Singleton or call 501-279-4306.

College of Arts & Sciences - Kinesiology

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY. Seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in kinesiology.  Rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with a Masters or higher in Kinesiology or related field (Health, PE, Recreation) are preferred.  The primary responsibility for this position is the teaching of undergraduate courses in kinesiology (physical education), health, and recreation. There are also opportunities to teach Masters’ courses and work in areas of student recreation.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and statement of teaching interests to Dr. Stephen Burks at sburks@harding.edu or to 915 E. Market St., Box 10764, Searcy, AR 72149.  For more information, email Dr. Burks.

College of Nursing

COLLEGE OF NURSING. Adjunct Nursing Women’s Health Course and Clinical Faculty

Seeking adjunct course and clinical nursing faculty in women’s health for the master’s entry into professional nursing (MEPN) program for summer 2024. The successful candidates should maintain an active, unencumbered nursing license; be eligible for RN licensing in the state of Arkansas; have a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing; and have nursing practice experience. Responsibilities include teaching and implementing a fully developed course, and leading graduate pre-licensure clinical groups in nursing practice settings, evaluating student preparation and written clinical assignments, and leading pre and post clinical conferences to meet course clinical objectives.

Please contact Dr. Debby Nutt, MEPN Director, at dnutt@harding.edu or Harding University, Carr College of Nursing, Box 12265, Searcy, AR 72149. Phone: 501-279-4476

College of Pharmacy - Pharm Practice

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ● DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE. Seeking a full-time 12-month faculty member. Applicants with acute care or ambulatory care experience are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will possess a Pharm.D. as well as residency/fellowship training. Candidates with board-certification and at least two years of academic experience are preferred but not required. Eligibility for pharmacy licensure in Arkansas is required. Responsibilities include didactic instruction (e.g., pharmacotherapy and related clinical sciences potentially including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology), maintenance of a clinical practice site for the purposes of service and experiential teaching, and active engagement in scholarship.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Dr. Rodney Richmond, professor and chair, to rrichmond@harding.edu or Harding University College of Pharmacy, 915 East Market Avenue, Box 12230, Searcy, AR 72149-5615.

Harding School of Theology

HARDING SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Seeking full-time faculty members in the areas of Ministry, New Testament, and Theology. A terminal degree, typically a Ph.D., is required. D.Min. candidates will be considered for the Ministry position, and exceptional Ph.D. candidates may be considered.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three references by e-mail to Monte Cox (mcox@harding.edu) or by mail to Monte Cox, dean, College of Bible and Ministry, Harding University, Box 12280, Searcy, AR 72149. Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to send transcripts of all undergraduate and gradute work.

Applications and resumes received by January 31 will be given first consideration.

Additional Openings

Each year, Harding expects to have additional openings.  Individuals interested in faculty positions should contact the Dean or Chair of the College or Department to obtain more information about potential openings.  Contact information is available on the Colleges and Departments page of this web site, or by contacting provost@harding.edu

Candidates must be active members of the church of Christ and demonstrate a commitment to Christian education. Harding University is a private Christian institution of higher education chiefly supported by the churches of Christ.

The list below provides information about faculty positions currently available at Harding University.

Initial application should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. To complete the application two spiritual references, two professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and an official transcript for all degrees earned are required.

Salary and rank are determined based on credentials and experience.
(Updated: 2/22/2024)

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