Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

            Centered on Christ

            Focused on Community

            Called to Service

            Committed to Excellence

            Dedicated to Stewardship

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. 

Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of all of the statements above.

Job Summary – Support programs in the School of Science and Mathematics, especially in the areas of engineering, biomedical science, and chemistry, and the University by teaching courses in engineering and physics. In particular, the faculty member will work collaboratively with the Departments of Physical Sciences and Engineering to promote the programs in Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedical Science/Biology. The faculty member will help advise and mentor students in these areas, continue professional development, and participate in departmental, school, and university service assignments.

Education and/or Experience – A Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering from an accredited university is required. Preference may be given to a candidate with a Ph.D. degree. Candidates from any physics or engineering discipline may apply, however, candidates able to teach a variety of basic undergraduate physics and engineering courses effectively are preferred. We are seeking an individual with higher education teaching experience or an excellent work history, promote the physical science and engineering programs, teach with mastery, and lead with innovation.

About Howard Payne University

Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs. The University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission statement and core values of the university and must support the university’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Core Values of Howard Payne University - Seeking to engage the life of the mind and the life of the Spirit, Howard Payne University affirms that: • God is the loving creator of al...l things and the author of all truth; • Because God is the author of all truth, open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith and is to be wholly embraced; • Because open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith, such efforts must proceed from rigorous academic standards and genuine commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; • For open inquiry to contain rigorous academic standards and genuine Christian commitment, there must be at all times a supportive learning environment that affirms human dignity for all as created in the image of God; and • Committing oneself to the teachings of Jesus will result in Christ-centered, God-honoring and humanity-serving life choices characterized by honesty, integrity, healthy lifestyles and personal responsibility. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by direct deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of the statements above. Application Procedure: Submit an HPU Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs), a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Mr. Bill Fishback Associate Vice President for Business and Human Resources Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX 76801 E-mail: hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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