Faculty Vacancies

Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Sutton School of Social Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for two tenure-track counseling positions in the master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The successful candidate will serve as core faculty in preparation for the CACREP accreditation process.

Residential candidates preferred; remote/hybrid candidates will be considered. Remote/hybrid faculty will need to be on campus four times per year for campus intensives. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will exhibit excellence in teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

Principal Duties

• Collaborate with the Counseling Program Director and other affiliated faculty to determine program curricula and establish operational policies and procedures for the faith-integrated counseling program
• Teach required coursework in the counseling program as needed
• Orient non-core counseling faculty to the program and accreditation requirements relevant to the courses they teach
• Engage with counseling program students in and out of the classroom as needed
• Evaluate student performance, including reporting grades and conducting regular reviews of academic progress and professional development
• Maintain communication with Sutton School of Social Sciences administration, faculty, and students
• Attend required faculty meetings in person (or if remote via Microsoft Teams)

Essential Characteristics

• Authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church
• Exemplary character and personal integrity in accordance with biblical standards
• Enthusiastic support for and ability to articulate the university’s vision, mission, values and learning goals to all constituents
• Demonstrated commitment to the university mission, academic excellence, service to campus and community, and the educational uplift of students from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Experience and training in clinical supervision

Position Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education or related fields in hand, preferably from a CACREP-accredited institution. Candidates with degrees in related fields must have at least one academic year of experience as a full-time faculty member in a graduate counselor education program before July 1, 2013
• Identification with the counseling profession through the following:
  • Sustained membership in professional counseling organizations
  • Maintenance of certifications and/or licenses related to counseling specializations
  • Evidence of sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, professional service and advocacy in counseling, and research and scholarly activity in counseling commensurate with faculty role
• Licensed or licensed eligible as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders.

Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment and electronically forward cover letter; CV; and graduate transcripts to Dr. Sandra Gilliland, Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who advance to the next stage of the application process will be asked to respond to the following:

Describe your Christian faith, including your spiritual journey and its relevance to your personal and professional life (500–600 words).

Describe your educational and teaching philosophy and how your Christian faith might influence your identity as a professional educator (500–600 words).

Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Pruet School of Christian Studies at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Historical Theology to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will display evidence of teaching excellence; scholarly activity in the field of historical theological studies; a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church; and support for the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include theology and historical theology courses as well as Survey of the Bible and Interpreting the Bible. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD in historical theology and experience serving in ministry are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to become an active member of a church that partners with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward all documentation to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on December 6 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Huckabee School of Education at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Kinesiology to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education; a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith. Primary responsibilities will include teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses focused on program design and management, organization and administration, pedagogy, and strength and conditioning. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and/or Exercise Science. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications.

To apply

To apply, submit the Faculty Application for Employment with all application requirements to Dr. Terry DeWitt at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on December 2, but review will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The School of Performing Arts at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, residential position in Music Industry to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education; a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith. Primary responsibilities will include teaching Music Industry courses and other courses within the School of Performing Arts. A Master’s degree in Music or equivalent professional experience is essential. Priority will be given to those who have extensive professional accomplishments in music industry, a terminal degree, and experience in instruction. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications.

To apply

To apply, submit the Faculty Application for Employment all with all application requirements to Dr. Patrick Houlihan at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and review will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The School of Performing Arts at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Musical Theatre to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education; a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith. Primary responsibilities will normally include course work (three-quarters load) and production oversight (one-quarter load). Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, collaborating in the creation of stage productions, recruiting students through events and auditions, coaching musical theatre recitals, and actively participating in campus life.

A terminal degree in theatre, along with evidence of successful teaching and creative activity in theatre performance, musical theatre, and stage direction are essential. Additional experience in movement and theatre education is preferred. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.

To apply

To apply, submit the Faculty Application for Employment all with all application requirements to Mr. Eric Phillips at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on January 12, and review will continue until the position is filled.

Ouachita offers a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Theatre Arts (including Theatre Education). resides in the 200-seat Verser Theatre and the 1,500-seat Jones Performing Arts Center. The annual performance season includes four fully produced shows.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Language and Literature at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position in Spanish to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education; a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The successful candidate will demonstrate full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English while showing an aptitude for engaging undergraduates in the immersive study of the Spanish language, Hispanic Studies, and linguistics. Primary responsibilities will include teaching both Spanish courses in the core curriculum and advanced classes in the major. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising and involvement in the national Spanish honor society Sigma Delta Pi, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as participating in the summer-term study abroad in Mérida, Mexico. Although a PhD is preferred, all qualified candidates who are ABD or hold a master’s and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence will be considered. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications.

To apply

To apply, submit the Faculty Application for Employment with all application requirements, including three letters of recommendation as a single PDF, to Jennifer Pittman, Chair of the Department of Language and Literature, at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on January 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.