The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's College of Humanities and Sciences seeks qualified candidates for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Social Sciences beginning June 1, 2025.
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.
The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the college. The college includes three schools : the School of Humanities, the School of Natural Sciences, and the School of Social Sciences.
The college offers undergraduate degree programs in 16 fields of study : Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, English, Film Studies, History, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, and Speech Communication.
A number of these programs also have teaching certification tracks.
In addition, the college provides the foundation of the core curriculum that undergraduate students in all majors must study.
These studies prepare all UMHB students to lead lives of meaning and purpose as informed, responsible citizens.
The School of Social Sciences is comprised of the Department of Psychology; the Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice;
the Department of History and Political Science. Together, these departments provide quality program through robust curricula.
The School of Social Sciences has 16 faculty and staff, and offers 19 majors. More information is available at https : / / www.
umhb.edu / humanities-sciences / home.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an 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.
Specific Responsibilities :
Teaching : Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising; professional attainment;
and service to department, college, university, and the community. Summer teaching, if any, is paid on a separate faculty compensation scale.
- Administrative : Primary responsibilities include oversight of assigned search committees; orientation and professional development of faculty;
- direct supervision and evaluation of full time faculty, provision of support to department chairs in hiring, supervising and evaluating adjunct faculty;
- supervise assigned school staff; coordination of the school's course schedule for each term; propose new programs and course curriculum;
- represent the school at recruiting and other university events; program accreditation and assessment activities; budget development and oversight;
articulate and implement university policy.
This is a 10-month administrative position that includes a faculty appointment. Dates of the 10th month will be determined by the dean and provost.
The associate dean will have a teaching assignment equivalent to two undergraduate or graduate courses per long semester.
This position is eligible for normal, full-time faculty compensation for summer teaching.
Qualifications :
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a discipline taught within one of the School of Social Sciences' departments is required :
o Psychology : doctorate in Psychology or closely related field
o Social Work : MSW with two (2) years' post-masters experience, plus doctorate in social work or closely related field
o Criminal Justice : doctorate in criminal justice or criminology
o Sociology : doctorate in sociology
o History : doctorate in history
o Political Science : doctorate in political science or closely related field
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous academic administrative and / or supervisory experience.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.
The successful candidate should be a :
- Communicative leader who can build relationships within the school, college and the University;
- Strategic leader, willing to promote innovative ideas and diverse modes of course delivery as the school grows in numbers of students and programs;
- Visionary leader who can further the school's goals and objectives, identify emerging academic issues and recommend appropriate program responses;
- Christian leader who can apply their personal commitment to Christ to further the Christian mission of the school, college and the university.
To Apply :
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES - 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.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES - Submit a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Stephen Baldridge, Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences (sbaldridge@UMHB.
edu) with copy to Sherri Worley, Associate Vice President for Human Resources ([email protected]).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Social Studies Teacher (High School)
Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district. All starting amounts include a $1,000 High School hiring incentive and a $1000 Late Hire Bonus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them ful...
Divisional Dean – School of Education
Thomas (UST) announces a national search for the position of Divisional Dean of the School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) in the area of Education to begin employment in 2024. As UST strives to increase enrollment and enhance its standing as a major institution of higher education, we seek a...
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the development officer for the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work directly with the Senior Director, Dean, Associate Deans, Program Heads...
Adjunct Faculty - Department Of Social Sciences & Historical Studies-political Science
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Social Sciences & Historical Studies-Political Science. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible f...
Administrative Associate, School Of Design And Creative Technologies
Bachelor's degree and one year of administrative experience, preferably one year of experience at either the Administrative Assistant or the Administrative Associate level, or high school graduation or GED, and five years of administrative experience, including one year at either the Administrative ...
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, O'Donnell School of Public Health
School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Public Health. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean, department chairs, and othe...
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Social Sciences welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences. Teach some of the following: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Theories of Criminal Behavior, Criminal Justice Administration, Corrections i...
Administrative Associate IV (College of Nursing & Health Sciences)
Assists in the development of office procedures, including complex or specialized functions. Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, or equipment. Maintains office reference materials including online office materials. This document represents the major duties, responsibiliti...
Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor of School Psychology
The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for 1 full-time tenure track/tenured, Assistant/Associate Professor position within the APA-accredited School Psychology Program. Assistant/Associate Professor of S...
Bilingual Pediatric Mental Health Therapist Associate, TCHATT, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Bilingual Pediatric Mental Health Therapist Associate who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Associate (LPC-A) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), to work as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based...