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College of Allied Health - CFIT. Seeking qualified applicants for a 10-month principal faculty position for the 91ÆÞÓÑ department of Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology (CFIT); rank will be commensurate with applicant experience. Responsibilities will include working with existing faculty to develop cardiac device continuing education program, teach in the program's core on-ground, and on-line curriculum, advising and mentoring students, assisting with the technology lab, 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 three plus years’ experience working with cardiac electrophysiology (EP) mapping systems, possess a minimum of a master's degree, a minimum of three years of clinical experience; prior teaching experience and IBHRE certification is preferred.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Kenneth Turley, CFIT director and professor, krturley@harding.edu, or Box 12281, 915 E. Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149-5615.

Posted 7/13/2024

College of Allied Health - Occupational Therapy Program Director

Seeking qualified applicants for a twelve-month position as the Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Program, beginning June 1, 2027.

The Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Program serves as the academic and administrative leader of 91ÆÞÓÑ's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, fully accredited by ACOTE. The Program Director is responsible for the management and administration of the program, including strategic planning, curriculum oversight, accreditation, budgeting, assessment, faculty development, continuous program improvement and leadership of the external advisory board.

Approximately fifty percent of the position is dedicated to administrative responsibilities, with the remaining responsibilities focused on teaching, scholarship, service and student mentorship as a full-time core faculty member. Successful candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field, must hold current certification by the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy and must be licensed or eligible for license in Arkansas.  A minimum 8 years of experience as an occupational therapist and 4 years full-time experience in an academic appointment is required. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

The 91ÆÞÓÑ Occupational Therapy program strongly prioritizes student-centered education, community engagement, and the preparation of competent, ethical occupational therapy practitioners. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty committed to academic excellence, Christian service, and the continued growth of the program.  

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Michael McGalliard, mmcgalliard@harding.edu Box 12287, 915 E. Market Ave, Searcy, AR  72149-5615. 

Posted 07/08/2026

College of Allied Health - Physician Assistant Program. The Physician Assistant Program in the College of Allied Health at 91ÆÞÓÑ is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month principal faculty position; rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience. PAs, physicians and other appropriately qualified healthcare professionals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include teaching in the program’s core curriculum, advising and mentoring students, supporting hands-on technical skills instruction, maintaining clinical competency through appropriate professional practice and engaging in scholarship and service to the college, university and community.

Qualified applicants must possess a minimum of a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Medicine or a closely related healthcare field, along with a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience. Physician assistant applicants must be NCCPA certified and eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the state of Arkansas. Physician applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible and eligible for medical licensure in Arkansas. Other healthcare professionals must hold appropriate licensure and credentials consistent with their discipline and role.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to the PA Program Director, Mary Madill, MS, PA-C, via email at mmadill@harding.edu or by mail to HU Box 12231, 915 E. Marker Ave., Searcy, AR 72149-5615.

Posted 01/06/2026

College of Allied Health - Strength and Conditioning 

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at 91ÆÞÓÑ is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time 9-month faculty position in the Strength and Conditioning Program; rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.  

Responsibilities include serving as Academic Director for the Strength and Conditioning program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the program, and coordinator of the online graduate program. Additional duties include academic advising for students in the program. 

Qualified applicants must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or closely related field.  The applicant must have the CSCS (Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification through the NSCA.  Applicants should have experience teaching at the university level; possess excellent interpersonal communication and a commitment to fostering personal growth spiritually and academically. 

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Justin Bland, chair of the Exercise and Sports Sciences department, jrbland@harding.edu.

Posted 4/16/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES. (Child Life Faculty)

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES.  Seeking applicants for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the Department of Applied Human Sciences' Child Life Degree Program. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with a terminal degree in Child Life or a closely related field are preferred; master’s level candidates may be considered.  Qualified applicants must be a Certified Child Life Specialist through the ACLP (Association of Child Life Professionals). Responsibilities will include teaching courses in areas of specialty at the undergraduate level, mentoring and advising students, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees. Interested individuals should apply online.

Inquiries for additional information may be sent to appliedhumansciences@harding.edu.

Posted 04/07/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ART, ARCHITECTURE and DESIGN. (Architecture Faculty)

91ÆÞÓÑ is seeking candidates for a full-time Architecture faculty position. Come join us as we build a new architecture program at an amazing institution with a strong commitment to excellence, community and common purpose, 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 faculty will assist in the continuing development and implementation of the Accelerated Architecture Curriculum which includes both a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (BA-AS) and a Master of Architecture (M.Arch). Faculty will assist in the NAAB accreditation process in accordance with the established timeline for achieving initial accreditation in 2028. The Architecture Program was granted NAAB Candidacy in 2024.

91ÆÞÓÑ 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 91ÆÞÓÑ.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree is preferred. A master's degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field will be considered.
• Higher education academic experience with a NAAB accredited program
• Licensed to practice architecture in the U.S. or international equivalent
• Professional Practice Experience
• Evidence of community, professional and academic partnership experiences
• Professional leadership experience

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Mike Steelman, AIA, Architecture Program Director at msteelman@harding.edu.

Posted 2/6/2025

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ART, ARCHITECTURE and DESIGN. (Interior Architecture and Design Faculty)

91ÆÞÓÑ invites applications for a full-time faculty position (at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank) within the Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) program. Rank and salary will be determined based on the candidate's credentials and professional experience. This is an opportunity to join a CIDA-accredited program with a long-standing reputation for balancing artistic expression with technical mastery. Our program features a unique first-year synergy where architecture and interior architecture students share a common curriculum and studio space, fostering a culture of mutual respect and interdisciplinary learning. We offer a meaningful, mission-driven environment where faculty mentor students through a Christ-centered approach, treating design as a form of service to improve human well-being and glorify God.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach courses in interior architecture and design at the undergraduate level.
• Mentor and advise students in creative expression, scholarship, and professional visual design.
• Actively participate in departmental, university, and recruitment activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one degree in interior design
• A Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field will also be considered.
• Current NCIDQ certification (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Higher education academic experience, specifically within a CIDA-accredited program.
• Proven professional practice and leadership experience with evidence of community, professional, and academic partnership experiences.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Sarah Wilhoit, director of Interior Architecture and Design at swilhoit@harding.edu.

Posted 4/27/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE. Seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in computer science. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must have a masters degree or Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field. The primary responsibilities for this position includes curriculum development, teaching of undergraduate courses in programming, databases, software engineering, cybersecurity and other areas of computer science, and directing senior capstone experiences.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Frank McCown, department chair, at fmccown@harding.edu.  

Posted 9/12/2024

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. Mechanical Engineering Faculty

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.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Zane Gastineau, department chair, at zgastineau@harding.edu.

Posted 2/15/2024

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH 

Seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in English. Rank will be commensurate with experience.  Candidates with a Ph.D. or M.A. in English with strong high school teaching experience, or a graduate degree in education with strong English field teaching experience or scholarship, are preferred.  The ideal candidate has experience teaching and mentoring English licensure student teachers at the university level.  The primary responsibilities of this position include helping to lead our department’s English licensure program, instructing licensure students in English teaching methods, liaising with our College of Education and mentoring teachers in area schools, teaching undergraduates in Liberal Arts composition and literature courses as needed and engaging in service to the department, university and community. 

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Jon Singleton, Chair of English, at jsingleton@harding.edu, CC: English@harding.edu.

Posted 7/26/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY and POLITICAL SCIENCE. Political Science Faculty

Seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in Political Science beginning Fall, 2026.  Rank will be commensurate with experience.  Candidates with a Ph.D. in Political Science are preferred.  The ideal candidate has teaching experience in undergraduate Political Science courses. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate Political Science and Public Administration courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, conducting scholarly activity in the area of expertise, and engaging in service to the department, university, and community. 

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. JR Duke, department chair, at jrduke@harding.edu.

Posted 03/03/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. Humanities Faculty

91ÆÞÓÑ is seeking qualified applicants for a one semester per academic year humanities position. 

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate humanities courses, living abroad in an undergraduate residential setting for one semester per year, and contributing to the academic, social and spiritual development of students during their semester abroad. Additional duties may include advising and mentoring students, and coordinating with the office of International Programs on the planning and execution of tours and other activities during the semester. Faculty will serve as a liaison between onsite personnel and the International Programs office in Searcy. 

Qualified applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in the humanities or a related field; a Ph.D. or terminal degree is preferred. Professional experience abroad and previous experience in an administrative role within higher education are strongly desired. Salary and rank will be determined based on credentials and experience. 

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Audra Pleasant, Executive Director of International Programs, at apleasant@harding.edu.

Posted 4/14/2026

COLLEGE OF ARTS and SCIENCES ● DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 

Seeking applicants for an instructor position in Mathematics beginning Spring 2027.  A Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Data Science is required. The ideal candidate has teaching experience in undergraduate mathematics and/or statistics courses.  Preference will be given to candidates who have, or plan to pursue, a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Data Science. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, conducting scholarly activity in the area of expertise and engaging in service to the department, university and community.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Jason Holland, department chair, at jholland5@harding.edu.

Posted 01/23/2026
Updated 08/12/2026

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ● ASSOCIATE DEAN

Seeking a full-time Associate Dean for the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration with appointment beginning Fall 2026. This is a 12-month administrative faculty position with a reduced teaching load. An earned doctorate in a business discipline or closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in higher education teaching and administrative or academic program leadership.

Posted 07/16/2026

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ● ACCOUNTING FACULTY

Seeking a full-time faculty member for the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration with appointment beginning Fall 2026. A preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Accounting or a Master’s degree in Accounting. An MBA with Accounting industry experience will also be considered. The primary responsibilities for this position include developing and teaching of various undergraduate courses in accounting, academic advising, recruitment and retention activities and participation in college and University committees.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Dennis Marquardt at dmarquardt@harding.edu or to 91ÆÞÓÑ, College of Business Administration, Box 10774, Searcy, AR 72149.

Posted 01/15/2026

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ● FINANCE FACULTY

Seeking a full-time faculty member for the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration with appointment beginning Fall 2026. A preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Finance or a Master’s degree in Finance. An MBA with Finance industry experience will also be considered. The primary responsibilities for this position include developing and teaching of various undergraduate courses in finance, academic advising, recruitment and retention activities and participation in college and University committees.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Dennis Marquardt at dmarquardt@harding.edu or to 91ÆÞÓÑ, College of Business Administration, Box 10774, Searcy, AR 72149.

Posted 10/01/2025

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ● INFORMATION SYSTEMS FACULTY

Seeking a full-time faculty member for the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration with appointment beginning Fall 2026. A preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a Master’s degree with an Information Systems or Data Analytics emphasis. The primary responsibilities for this position include developing and teaching of various undergraduate courses in information systems, academic advising, recruitment and retention activities and participating in college and University committees.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Dennis Marquardt at dmarquardt@harding.edu or to 91ÆÞÓÑ, College of Business Administration, Box 10774, Searcy, AR 72149.

Posted 10/01/2025

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ● INFORMATION SYSTEMS FACULTY (Cybersecurity)

Seeking a full-time faculty member for the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration with an appointment beginning Fall 2026. A preference will be given to a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity or a Master’s degree with a Cybersecurity or Information Systems emphasis. The primary responsibilities for this position include developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Cybersecurity, providing academic advising, conducting recruitment and retention activities, and participating in college and University committees.

Interested individuals should apply online. Inquiries for additional information may be sent to Dr. Dennis Marquardt at dmarquardt@harding.edu or to 91ÆÞÓÑ, College of Business Administration, Box 10774, Searcy, AR 72149.

Posted 3/12/2026