Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant Professor, Human Resource Development and Adult Education

Department

West College of Education

Job Classification(s):

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• Assistant Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2025

Responsibilities

Midwestern State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development and Adult Education. The successful candidate in this 9-month tenure track position will teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in human resource development and adult education and contribute actively and effectively to student growth, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will begin Fall 2025.

The West College of Education and Professional Studies was successfully reaccredited by TEA in 2018 and CAEP in 2021. The MSU Texas Clinical Mental Health Program earned CACREP accreditation in 2020. The West College of Education and Professional Studies is located in Bridwell Hall, a facility remodeled in 2019. The college offers the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with majors in: Early Childhood (EC-3, EC-6, Early Care, Childhood and Adolescent Studies); Grades 4-8; Sport Coaching, Leadership and Administration; Physical Education; Substance Abuse Counseling; Instructional Design and Technology; Secondary Education; and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with multiple concentrations. Students may earn a Master of Education degree with majors in Sports Administration, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership or a Master of Art degree in Counseling or Human Resource Development. In addition, the college now offers a doctor of education degree in educational leadership. The West College of Education and Professional currently has 642 undergraduate students, 336 graduate students, and 40 full-time faculty and staff. Additional information can be found at West College of Education and Professional Studies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Human Resources or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Preferred qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in higher education, distance education, and human resources.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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