Faculty
Austin Alexander, P.T, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Health Professions; B.S., 2011, University of Oklahoma; D.P.T., 2014, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Donalyn Alexander, D.N.P., Professor of Nursing; Dean of the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing; B.S.N, 1980, University of Central Oklahoma; M.S.N., 1995, Abilene Christian University; D.N.P., 2016, Oklahoma City University. (1995 to 2001 and since 2018.)
Wendy Anemaet, PT., D.P.T, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; B.A,, 1987, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; 1989, M.P.T., University of Southern California; Ph.D., 2008, University of South Florida; D.P.T., 2015, Regis University. (Since 2021.)
Mark Armstrong, P.T., D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.A., 1980, Nyack University; B.S., 1987, Thomas Jefferson University; M.S., 1991, Troy University; t-D.P.T., 2005, Creighton University; M.A., 2010, Liberty University. (Since 2014.)
Jon Ashby, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; B.S.Ed., 1964, Abilene Christian University; M.A., 1966; Ph.D., 1972, Louisiana State University. (Since 2008.)
Wade Ashby, M.S., Assistant Professor of Computer Science; Director of Online Bachelor Degree Program in Business Administration; B.S., 2003, Angelo State University; M.Div., 2010, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S., 2017, Georgia Institute of Technology. (Since 2015.)
Brandon Awbrey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Head of the Department of Psychology; B.S., 2000, M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2016, Texas Tech University. (Since 2015.)
Joseph Bailey, Ph.D., Professor of Communication; B.B.S., 2000, Hardin-Simmons University; M.A., 2002, Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., 2006, Texas A&M University. (Since 2004.)
Jacob Brewer, P.T., Ph.D., Professor of Physical Therapy; Director of the Physical Therapy Program; B.S., 1994, Wayland Baptist University; M.P.T., 1998; t-D.P.T., 2005, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2010, Dallas Baptist University. (Since 2005.)
Karin S. Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; Head of the Department of Criminal Justice; Director of the Forensic Studies Program; Director of the Graduate Program in Criminal Justice; B.B.S., 1989, Hardin-Simmons University; B.A., 1992, McMurry University; M.Ed., 1997, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2009, Capella University. (Since 2005.)
Scott Brown, Psy.D., Associate Professor of Human Development; Graduate Program Director of the Human Development Program; B.S., 1981, M.S., 1984, Abilene Christian University; Psy.D. 1988, Florida Institute of Technology. (Since 2016.)
Clay Bulls, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 1995, McMurry University; PA, 2002, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program; MPAS, 2016, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (Since 2016.)
Tina Butler, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Associate Program Director for the Physician Assistant Studies Program; B.A., 1994, Texas Tech University; B.A., 1998, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; MPAS, 2007, University of Nebraska Medical Center. DMSc, 2020, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. (Since 2016.)
Lauren Cantrell, M.S.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director of Field Education, B.B.S., 2010, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S.S.W., 2011, Abilene Christian University. (Since 2018.)
Kent Chambers, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science; B.S., 1990, University of Alaska; M.S., 1999, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2005, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)
Timothy B. Chandler, Ed.D., Visiting Professor of Communication; B.A., 1978, Angelo State University; M.A., 1987, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., 2005, Texas Tech University. (Since 2001.)
Renee Collins, Ph.D., Professor of Education; Associate Dean of the Irvin School of Education; Director of the Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs; B.S., 1980, Valdosta State University; M.Ed., 1998, Hardin-Simmons University. Ph.D., 2009, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)
Stephen Cook, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Dean of the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts; B.S., 1986, Texas A&M University; M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1992, University of Missouri-Columbia; (Since 2016.)
Kimberly Cooper, M.S.N., FNP-C Assistant Professor of Nursing; PHHSN Didactic Education Coordinator; B.S.N., 2003, Lubbock Christian University; M.S.N., 2006, West Texas A&M University; Postmaster FNP, 2011, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2006.)
Thomas V. Copeland, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Director of Julius Olsen Honors Program; B.S., 1981, Texas A&M University; M.A., 1984, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., 1995, Texas Tech University. (Since 1994.)
Jeff Cottrell, D.M.A., Professor of Low Brass and Theory; Associate Dean of the School of Music; B.M., 1985, M.M., 1996, D.M.A., 2004, University of North Texas. (Since 2006.)
John N. Davis, Ph.D., Professor of Management; Coordinator for the Programs in Management; Lee and Lunelle Nix Hemphill Chair in Business; B.S., 1975, United States Military Academy; M.B.A., 1982, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., 2005, Texas Tech University. (Since 2008.)
Emily Dean, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Studies; Director of the Houston-Lantrip Center for Literacy and Learning; Dodge Jones Chair of Literacy and Learning; Director for the Reading Specialist Program; B.S., 1997, Southwest Texas State University; M.Ed., 2002, Ph.D., 2007, Texas A&M University. (Since 2011.)
Michelle M. Dose, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Physics; B.A., 1986, University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., 1996, Texas Tech University. (Since 1997.)
Megan Driskill, B.S.N., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N.,2003, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, (Since 2021.)
Caleb Dulock, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Art; Head of the Department of Art; Director of the Art Program; B.F.A., 2005, M.F.A., 2012, The University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2017.)
Jennifer Eames, DHSc., PA-C, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Director of the Physician Assistant Program; B.S., 2002 University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; MPAS, 2010 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha; DHSc., 2015, Nova Southeastern University. (Since 2015.)
Raney Edmiston, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Certification Officer; B.A. 1997, Texas Tech University; B.A. 1998, Texas Tech University; M.A. 1999, Texas Tech University; Ed.D. 2007, Texas Tech University. (Since 2015.)
Thomas Estes, M.Div., Instructor of Ministry; Director of Ministry Guidance; B.A., 2013, Wayland Baptist University; M.Div., 2018, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2019.)
Tiffany Fink, Ph.D., Professor of History; A.A., 1994, Tarrant County College; B.A., 1996, M.A., 1998, Ph.D., 2003, Texas Tech University (Since 2001.)
James Michael Floyd, D.M.A., M.S., Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian (Associate Professor); A.A., 1982, McLennan Community College; B.M., 1984, M.M., 1987, Baylor University, D.M.A., 2000; M.S. (Library Science), 2012, University of North Texas. (Since 2012.)
Jodi Fry, PHSSN Instructor of Nursing, M.S.N.; B.S.N., 2003; M.S.N, 2018, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018)
Fei Gao, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance; Johnson Endowed Chair of Business; Program Coordinator in Finance; B.S., 1997, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, ChengDu, China; M.B.A., 2004, University of Louisiana at Monroe; Ph.D., 2010, University of North Texas. (Since 2010.)
Walter Goodman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program; B.S., 1973, Louisiana Tech University, M.A., 1976, M.Div, 1983, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1994, Baylor University. (Since 2012.)
Scott Hamm, D.E.M., Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Online Education; Director of the Doctoral Program in Leadership (Ed.D.); B.S., 1986, The Pennsylvania State University; M.R.E., 1992, Abilene Christian University; D.E.M., 2006, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2017.)
Ashley Hammonds, MSc PA, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.A.A.S., 2013, Lamar University; MSc PA, 2018, University of Worcester. (Since 2019).
Bill Harden, M.M.,, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands, B.M., 1986, Hardin-Simmons University; M.M., 1988, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. (Since 2018.)
John A. Hill, Ph.D., Professor of Economics; B.B.A., 1987, Baylor University; M.A., 1994, Texas Christian University; Ph.D., 1995, University of Tennessee. (Since 1998.)
Jemima R. Ingle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.A., 2001, Howard Payne University; Ph.D., 2006, Baylor University. (Since 2019.)
John J. (Jeff) Johnson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry; B.B.A., 1983, Texas A&M University; M.Div., 1987, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., 1993, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2019.)
Jill Jumper, P.T., D.P.T, Ph.D.(c), GCS, CLT, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.S., 1995, Abilene Christian University; MPT, 2002, DPT, 2008, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2017.)
Chaluza Kapaale, M.S.N., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair of PHSSN Undergraduate Program; B.S.N., 2010, McMurry University; M.S.N., 2012, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Texas-Tyler. (Since 2012.)
Kelvin J. Kelley; D.Min., Associate Professor of Theology; B.B.A., 1989, Angelo State University; M.Div., 1999, M.A., 2002, Hardin-Simmons University; D.Min., 2006, Abilene Christian University. (Since 2007.)
Jason King, Ph.D., Professor of English and Writing; B.A., 1999, M.A., 2002, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2009, Texas Christian University. (Since 2009.)
Nancy E. Kucinski, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Management; Haggerton Chair of Political Science; B.B.S., 1983, Hardin-Simmons University; M.P.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1990, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2004, University of Texas at Dallas. (Since 2001.)
Allan J. Landwer, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Director of International Studies; B.S., 1986, M.S., 1988, Texas Christian University; Ph.D., 1994, The University of New Mexico. (Since 1994.)
Brianna Martinez, MPAS, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 2012, Abilene Christian University; M.P.A.S., 2015, University of Texas Medical Branch. (Since 2020.)
Randall Maurer, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Counseling and Family Ministry; Director of the Family Ministry Program; B.A., 1984, Stetson University; M.Div., 1988, Ph.D., 1992, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 1993.)
Jeremy Maynard, M.L.I.S., User Services Librarian (Assistant Professor); B.B.S., 2008, Hardin-Simmons University; M.L.I.S., 2012, Wayne State University. (Since 2015.)
Joe McCormick, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, COMT, Cert-DN, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.B.S., 2008, DPT, 2012, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2017.)
Larry McGraw, Ph.D., Professor of Bible; Associate Dean of the Logsdon School of Theology; B.A., 1974, Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Advanced study: Princeton Theological Seminary, Summer 1989. (Since 1982.)
R. Douglas McIntyre, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration; Director of Job Placement and Internships; B.S., 1981, Angelo State University; M.E., 1993, Ph.D., 2002, Texas A&M University. (Since 2006.)
Christopher L. McNair, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Provost and Chief Academic Officer; B.S., 1984, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S., 1986, University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., 1993, University of Kentucky. (Since 1992.)
Patrick Miller, D.Sc., Professor of Mathematics; B.S. 1972, M.A., 1974, University of New Mexico; D.Sc., 2008, James Cook University. (Since 2005.)
Valerie Miller, M.S., FNP-C, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair PHSSN Graduate Program; B.S.N., 1987, Texas Tech University; M.S., 2000, Georgia State University, Ph.D., 2019, University of Texas-Tyler. (Since 2005.)
Janice Milligan, D.N.P., RN-BC, PHSSN Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N.,1973, University of Texas; M.S.N.,1994, Abilene Christian University; D.N.P., 2016, Oklahoma City University. (Since 2019.)
Melissa Milliorn, M.S.S.W., L.M.S.W. - I.P.R., Professor of Social Work; Head of the Department of Social Work; B.B.S., 1993, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S.S.W., 1999, The University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2004.)
Michael L. Monhollon, J.D., Professor of Business Law; Associate Provost; Chief Data Officer., B.A, 1980, Baylor University; M.A., 1982; J.D., 1984, University of Virginia. (Since 1998.)
Kelly Murphey, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre and Design; B.F.A., 2006, Abilene Christian University; M.F.A., 2020, Texas Tech University. (Since 2021.)
Dianna Murphy, B.S.N., Instructor of Nursing; PHSSN CNA Program Director; B.S.N., 2013, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2020.)
Steve Neves, M.F.A., Professor of Art; B.F.A., 2000, Stephen F. Austin; M.F.A., 2004, University of Houston. (Since 2004.)
Elizabeth N. Norman, M.S., University Librarian; Professor; B.Ed., 1989, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S., 1990, University of North Texas; M.Ed., 2001, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 1995.)
Kathryn Norton, M.D., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program; B.A., 1994,Schreiner College; M.D., 1998, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine; M.B.A., 2011, Texas Tech University. (Since 2016.)
Dennis G. O’Connell, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., Professor of Physical Therapy; Shelton-Lacewell Endowed Chair for Physical Therapy; B.S., 1977, Manhattan College; M.A., 1978, Kent State University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Toledo; B.S., P.T., 1995, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; D.P.T., 2011,Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 1995.)
Janelle K. O’Connell, P.T., DPT, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, Professor of Physical Therapy; Dean of the College of Health Professions; B.S., 1977, Central Michigan University; M.A., 1979, Kent State University; Ph.D., 1984, University of Toledo; M.P.T., 1997, D.P.T., 2008, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 1995.)
Kelly Pigott, Ph.D., Professor of Church History; B.A., 1985, Samford University; M.Div., 1989, Ph.D., 1993, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2007.)
Shaylee J. Piland, M.B.A., C.P.A., Associate Professor of Accounting; Coordinator for the Program in Accounting; B.B.A., 1999, M.B.A., 2003, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2004.)
Jennifer Plantier, Ph.D., Professor of Business and Marketing; Graduate Program Director for the Kelley College of Business; Coordinator for the Program in Marketing; B.S., 1995, Hawaii Pacific University; M.S., 2002; Ph.D., 2007, Texas Tech University. (Since 2008.)
Laura Pogue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; W.D. and Hollis R. Bond Associate Professor of English; B.A., 1987, M.A., 1991, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2000, Baylor University. (Since 1993.)
Andrew Jay Potter, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics; Head of the Department of Mathematics; B.S., 1986, Texas Wesleyan College; M.S., 1987, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign; Ph.D., 1997, University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 1995.)
Barbara Quillin, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Director of Clinical Education for the Physician Assistant Program; B.A., 1992, Texas A&M University; B. S., 2004, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; M.P.A.S., 2008, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (Since 2018.)
Corrie Reed, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; Head of the Department of Kinesiology; B.S., 2001, M.S., 2003 Angelo State University; Ph.D., 2013, Texas Woman’s University. (Since 2007.)
Jared Reynolds, M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Business; Associate Dean of the Kelley College of Business of HSU; B.B.A., 2008, M.B.A., 2009, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2013.)
Laura Reynolds, M.B.A., Instructor of Business; B.B.S. 2017, Hardin-Simmons University; M.B.A., 2018, West Texas A&M University. (Since 2018.)
Jessica M. Rieger, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.B.S., 2006, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., 2001, Sul Ross University; M.S., 2016, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2015.)
Kathy Robinson, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; D.H. B.A., 1997, Angelo State University; M.P.A.S., 2005, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; DHSc, 2020, Nova Southeastern University. (Since 2017.)
Dee Romines, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music Education; Director of Choral Activities and the HSU Chorale; B.S., 1980, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.M., 1985, Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., 2001, University of Missouri-Kansas. (Since 2008.)
Sherry Rosenblad, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Graduate Program Director for the Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Program; B.A., 2005, M.A., 2007, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Ph.D., 2014, Sam Houston State University. (Since 2014.)
Steven Rosscoe, Ph.D., Professor of Geology; B.A., 2003, SUNY College at Geneseo; M.S., 2005, PH.D., 2008, Texas Tech University. (Since 2008.)
Charles W. Ruot, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology; Director of the Human Performance Lab; B.S., 1986, Illinois State University; M.S., 1987, Eastern Illinois University; Ed.D., 2004, University of Kentucky. (Since 2006.)
Marsha Rutland, P.T., Sc.D., M.Ed., OCS, COMT, Cert-DN, CSCS, Professor of Physical Therapy; Program Director for the Clinical Anatomy Certificate Program; B.S., 1979, University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas; M.Ed., 2002, Hardin-Simmons University; D.Sc., 2008, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)
Rebecca Saterbak, M. A., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Head of Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; B.A., 1992, Baylor University; M.A., 1996, University of Tennessee. (Since 2017.)
Elizabeth Schaeffer, P.T., D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Education; B.A. 2000, M.P.T., 2000, D.P.T., 2005, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Terry W. Sergeant, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science; Coordinator for the Programs in Computer Science and Information Systems; B.S.E., 1991, B.A., 1991, B.S., 1991, Ouachita Baptist University; M.S., 1993, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 1996, The University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2004.)
Dee Ann Shelton, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Speech Language Pathology Graduate Program Director; B.A., 1991, Abilene Christian University; MA. 1992, Abilene Christian University; MA, 2006, Angelo State University; Ed.D, 2018, Sam Houston State University. (Since 2019.)
Ed Sim, Ph.D., Professor of Information Systems; B.S., 1979, Towson University; M.S., 1988, George Washington University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Maryland. (Since 2007.)
Megan Smart, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES, NASM-CNC, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator; B.S., 2008 Louisiana College; M.S., 2010 Baylor University; D.A.T., 2017, A.T. Still University. (Since 2019)
Victoria Spangler, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theatre; Director of HSU Theatre; B.A., 1982, McMurry University; M.A., 1984, East Texas State University; Ph.D., 1993, Texas Tech University. (Since 2009.)
Lindsay Spindler, Ph.D., Professor Kinesiology; Graduate Program Director of the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Program; B.S., 1996, Abilene Christian University; M.Ed., 1999, Tarleton State University; Ph.D., 2008, University of Houston. (Since 2008.)
Kenny Stephens, Ph.D., Professor of Physics; Head of the Department of Chemistry and Physics; B.S., 1993, The University of Texas at Austin; M.S., 1996, Ph.D., 2000, University of North Texas. (Since 2002.)
Dan R. Stiver, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director for the Master of Arts in Religion; B.A., 1976, William Jewell College; M.Div., 1979, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1983, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Advanced Study, 1984, University of Notre Dame, 1990-91, University of Tubingen, Germany. (Since 1998.)
Steven P. Stogsdill, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication; Head of the Department of Communication; B.A., 1989, Hannibal-LaGrange College; M.A., 1994, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 2009, Texas A&M University. (Since 2007.)
Tiffany L. Stotts, M.A., Instructor of Worship Leadership; Associate Director of Spiritual Formation for Worship; B.S., 2008, M.A., 2011, Dallas Baptist University. (Since 2020.)
David A. Stuckey, M.S., LAT, ATC, Associate Professor of Athletic Training; Director of Athletic Training Education; B.S., 1984, Kansas State University; M.S., 1986, University of North Dakota. (Since 1986.)
John Eric Swenson III, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Counseling; B.S., 1989, M.S., 1998, Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., 2002, The University of Memphis. (Since 2012.)
Justin Tammany, DPT, Sc.D., M.B.A., OCS, COMT, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.A., 2004, Greenville College; DPT, 2007, Indiana University; MBA., 2013, University of Illinois; Sc.D., 2018, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2017.)
Donathan Taylor, Ph.D., Professor of History; Rupert Richardson Chair of History; Chair of the Department of History; B.F.A., 1985, M.A., 1989, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 1997, University of Arkansas; Post graduate study: 1986, University of Georgia; Rice University, 1987. (Since 1995.)
Traci S. Thompson, Ph.D., Professor of English; Head of the Department of English; B.A., 1991, Culver-Stockton College; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1996, University of Southwestern Louisiana. (Since 1997.)
Rich Traylor, Ph.D., Professor of History; Director of the Quality Enhancement Program; B.A., 1991, Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., 1994, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., 1997, University of North Texas; Ph.D., 2003, University of Missouri. (Since 2003.)
Robert Tucker, Ph.D., Professor of Music and Business Studies; Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies; Kelley Endowed Chair of Business; B.M, 1983, Hardin-Simmons University; M.M., 1985, University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., 2001, Texas Tech University; M.B.A., 2013, Howard Payne University. (Since 2013.)
Laura Wade, M.S.N., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; Clinical Simulation Education Coordinator B.S, , Abilene Christian University; B.S.N., 1999, M.S.N., 2017, University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2018.)
Lisa Washington, D.N.P., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N., 2016, M.S.N., 2018, D.N.P., 2020, Grand Canyon University. (Since 2020.)
Thomas Wier, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics; B.S., 1988, M.S., 1989, Texas Christian University; Ph.D., 1992, University of Tennessee. (Since 2009.)
Kate Woehl, M.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.A., 1983, University of North Dakota; B.N.Sc., 1991, MedCenter One College of Nursing; M.S.N., 2007, Hardin-Simmons University. (2007-2010 and since 2017.)
Wendi Wolfram, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., 2003, M.S., 2005, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2013, University of Exeter. (Since 2013.)
Bryan D. Yorton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy; Director of the Philosophy Minor; T.B. Maston Chair of Christian Ethics; B.A., 1980, Westmont College; M.A., 1984, Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., 1995, The University of Texas at Austin. (Since 2011.)
Craig W. Younce, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., 2003, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ph.D., 2009, University of Central Florida. (Since 2020.)