Faculty

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, P.T., D.P.T, Ph.D., 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.)

Brandon Awbrey, Ph.D., Associate 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.)

Sarah Baird, M.S.N., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N, 2017, Texas Tech University; M.S.N., 2021, Texas A&M University.

Robert R. Brooks, Ph.D., Professor of Music; Dean of the College of Arts and Media; B.M., B.ME., 1980, Baylor University; M.M., 1984, D.M.A., Southwestern Theological Seminary. (Since 2024.)

Karin S. Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; Head of the Department of Criminal JusticeDirector of the Forensic Studies Program; Director of the Graduate Program in Criminal Justice; B.B.S., 1989, M.Ed., 1997, Hardin-Simmons University; B.A., 1992, McMurry University; Ph.D., 2009, Capella University. (Since 2005.)

Richard Jason Brunt, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling; B.A., 1997, University of Maine; M.A., 2003, Ph.D., 2007, University of Texas. (Since 2024.)

Clay Bulls, M.P.A.S., PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 1995, McMurry University; PA, 2002, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program; M.P.A.S., 2016, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (Since 2016.)

Tina Butler, D.M.Sc., M.P.A.S., PA-C, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Program Director for the Physician Assistant Studies Program; B.A., 1994, Texas Tech University; B.A., 1998, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; M.P.A.S., 2007, University of Nebraska Medical Center; D.M.Sc., 2020, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. (Since 2016.)

Lauren Cantrell, Ed.D., M.S.S.W., Associate Professor of Social Work, Head of the Department of Social Work; B.B.S., 2010, Ed.D., 2023, 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.)

Lynnette Chambers, D.M.A., Visiting Professor of Voice; B.M.E., 1994, Baylor University; M.M., 1996, D.M.A., Ohio State University. (Since 2024.)

Sherri Clowe-Tompkins, M.E., Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S.E., 1985, Baylor University; M.E., 1996, West Texas A&M University. (Since 2024.)

Leah Cole, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., 1997, Baylor University; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2002, Texas Tech University.  (Since 2023.)

Renee Collins, Ph.D., Professor of Education; Associate Dean of the Irvin School of Education; 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 ArtsCynthia Ann Parker Endowed Chair of Liberal Arts; B.S., 1986, Texas A&M University; M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1992, University of Missouri-Columbia; (Since 2016.)

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; Head 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; Dodge Jones Chair of Literacy and Learning; B.S., 1997, Southwest Texas State University; M.Ed., 2002, Ph.D., 2007, Texas A&M University. (Since 2011.)

Alanna Dennison, D.A.T., Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Clinical Education Coordinator; B.S., 2013, Missouri State University; M.Ed., 2015, Central Methodist University; D.A.T., 2020, A.T. Still University.  (Since 2023.) 

Matthew J. Dodd, Ph.D., Visiting Associate Professor of Psychology and Communication; B.S., 1998, M.A., 2001, M.MFT., 2001, Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., 2007, Texas Woman's University. (Since 2024.)

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 Assistant Professor of Nursing; Didactic Coordinator; B.S.N.,2003, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, (Since 2021.)

Caleb Dulock, M.F.A., Associate Professor of Art; Head of the Department of Fine Arts; Director of the Art Program; B.F.A., 2005, M.F.A., 2012, The University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2017.)

Maykayla Easley, M.S., Instructor of Biology; B.S., 2020, M.S., 2022, Angelo State University. (Since 2023.)

Sandra Flores, M.S.N., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; Simulation Coordinator; B.A.S., 2007, M.S.N., 2009, Abilene Christian University.

James Michael Floyd, D.M.A., M.S., Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian (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.)

Stace Gaddy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre; B.A., 1987, M.A. 1989, Texas State University; Ph.D., 1993, Southern Illinois University.  (Since 2022.)

Fei Gao, Ph.D., Professor of Finance; Johnson Endowed Chair of BusinessHead of the Department of Accounting and Finance; 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.)

Leslie Greaves, M.S.N., PHSSN Assistant Professor of Nursing; Clinical Coordinator; B.S.N., 2020, M.S.N., 2013, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  (Since 2022.)

Lanny HallPh.D., Professor of Political Science and Leadership; Director of the Institute of Leadership; B.S., 1971, M.Ed., 1973, North Texas State University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Texas at Austin.  (Since 2021.)

Jennifer Hicks, B.S.N., PHSSN Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N., 2003, McMurry University; M.S.N., 2010, Hardin Simmons University. 

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.)

Brady Holcomb, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.S., 2014, Lubbock Christian University; D.P.T., 2018, Harding University. (Since 2023.)

Charles Hughes, M.F.A., Instructor of English; B.A., 2016, McMurry University; M.A., 2018, Hardin-Simmons University; M.F.A., 2022, Texas Tech University. (Since 2023.)

Godwin Ifere, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; B.Sc., 1982, University of Ilorin; M.Sc., 1988, Ph.D., 1992, University of Calabar. (Since 2022.)

Jemima R.  Ingle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.A., 2001, Howard Payne University; Ph.D., 2006, Baylor University.  (Since 2019.)

Zachary Ingle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication; B.A., 2001, Howard Payne University; M.Div., 2003, Baylor University; M.A., 2008, North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., 2015, University of Kansas.  (Since 2023.)

Matt Jackson, Ph.D., Professor of Engineering; Dean of the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics; Director of Engineering Program; B.S., 1999, Wayland Baptist University; M.S., 2005, Ph.D., 2007, Texas Tech University.  (Since 2022.)

Jenni Jamison, M.S., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 1990, M.S., 1994, Abilene Christian University; M.S., 2014, Harding University; Ph.D., 2022, Texas Woman's University.  (Since 2022.)

Kaylee Jones, M.Ed., Lecturer in Student Achievement; B.A., 2019, M.Ed., 2021, Western Governors University. (Since 2024.)

Jill Jumper, Ph.D., P.T., D.P.T, GCS, CLT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Director of the Physical Therapy Program; B.S., 1995, Abilene Christian University; M.P.T., 2002, D.P.T., 2008, Hardin-Simmons University, Ph.D., 2022, Texas Woman’s University. (Since 2017.)

Kelvin J. Kelley, D.Min., Associate Professor of Theology; Connally Chair of Missions; 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.)

Stacy King, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Anatomy; B.S., 2005, Howard Payne University; D.P.T., 2007, Hardin-Simmons University.  (Since 2023.)

D’Lyla Kirby, M.S., Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Clinic Director; B.S.E., 1974, Abilene Christian University; M.S., 1978, Texas Tech University. (Since 2023.)

Edith Kissick, M.S.N., Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N., Abilene Christian University, 2011; M.S.N., 2012, University of Phoenix. (Since 2024.)

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.)

Nela Lee, M.A., Instructor in Spanish; B.A., 2001, Univeridad Femenina del Sagrado Corazon; M.A., 2007, University of Missouri. (Since 2023.)

Jon Jay Lester, M.M., Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Music Education, and Director of Bands; B.M., 1994, M.M., 1995, Hardin-Simmons University; M.E., 2007, University of North Texas. (Since 2024.)

Jessica Lindemood, M.P.A.S., Assistant Professor in Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 2006, Texas Woman's University; M.P.A.S., 2010, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2023.)

Katie Martin, B.S.N., Simulation Lab Instructor; B.S.N., 2016, Tarleton State University.  (Since 2022.)

Brianna Martinez, M.P.A.S., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Academic Director; 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 Clinical Mental Health Counseling 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., Associate Director for University Libraries (Associate Professor); B.B.S., 2008, Hardin-Simmons University; M.L.I.S., 2012, Wayne State University. (Since 2015.)

Joe McCormick, P.T., D.P.T., Sc.D, OCS, COMT, Cert-DN, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; B.B.S., 2008, D.P.T., 2012, Hardin-Simmons University. Sc.D., 2019, Texas Tech University Health Science Center. (Since 2017.)

Larry McGraw, Ph.D., Professor of Bible; Associate Dean of the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal ArtsPhillips Professor of Bible; 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 InternshipsCharles and Pauline Brinkley Endowed Chair for the Kelley College of Business; 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.)

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.)

Aimee Mudd-Powell, M.S.N., PHSSN Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., 2005, Angelo State University; M.S.N., 2017, Grand Canyon University; M.B.A., 2010, Texas Woman’s University. (Since 2022.)

Dianna Murphy, B.S.N., PHSSN CNA Program Director; B.S.N., 2013, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2021.)

Sarah Nares, M.S.N., PHSSN Assistant Professor; B.S.N., 2006, M.S.N., 2010, Angeles University Foundation. (Since 2022.)

Steve Neves, M.F.A., Professor of Art; B.F.A., 2000, Stephen F. Austin; M.F.A., 2004, University of Houston. (Since 2023.)

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., D.P.T., 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.)

Josh Phillips, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History; B.A., 2012, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi; M.A., 2019, Ph.D. 2023, Southern Methodist University. (Since 2023.)

Kelly Pigott, Ph.D., Professor of Church History; Cook-Derrick 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 AccountingCoordinator 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; Head of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems; 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., Professor of English; W.D. and Hollis R. Bond 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.) 

Amber Prentice, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Educational Studies; B.S., 2000, Angelo State University; M.Ed., 2008, Abilene Christian University. (Since 2021.)

Corrie Reed, Ph.D., Associate Professor 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 HSUHead of the Department of Business Administration; Coordinator for the Business Administration Program; 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, M.S., 2016, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., 2001, Sul Ross University. (Since 2015.)

Allison Robinson, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.S. 2014, Lubbock Christian; D.P.T., 2017, Texas Tech University Health Science Center. (Since 2023.)

Kathy Robinson, D.H.Sc., M.P.A.S., PA-C, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program; B.A., 1997, Angelo State University; M.P.A.S., 2005, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; D.H.Sc., 2020, Nova Southeastern University. (Since 2017.)

Randolph Rogers, Ph.D., Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek; M.A., 1995, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2024.)

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.)

Charles W. Ruot, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology; Director of the Human Performance Lab; Program Director of the Exercise Science Program; 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; Sc.D., 2008, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)

Christine Sanchez, M.S., Instructor of Speech-Language Pathology; Assistant Graduate Program Director; B.S., 2003, M.S., 2005, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2022.)

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., Associate 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.)

Dee Ann Shelton, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program Director
; B.A., 1991, M.A., 1992, Abilene Christian University; M.A., 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, D.A.T., LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES, NASM-CNC, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; B.S., 2008, Louisiana College; M.S., 2010, Baylor University; D.A.T., 2017, A.T. Still University. (Since 2019.)

Tifani Smith, M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.S., 2002, Tarleton State University; M.S.W., 2008, Texas State University. (Since 2024.)

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 of Kinesiology; Graduate Program Director of the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Program; Chair of the School of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation; 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; Associate Dean of the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics; 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.)

Mindy Stimmler, M.E., Lecturer in Student Achievement; B.B.S., 2001, M.E., 2003, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2024.)

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.)

Marcia Straughn, D.N.P., PHSSN Professor of Nursing; B.S.N, 2016, M.S.N., 2012, D.N.P., 2017, Texas Woman’s University. (Since 2023.)

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.)

Justin Tammany, D.P.T., Sc.D., M.B.A., OCS, COMT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; B.A., 2004, Greenville College; DPT, 2007, Indiana University; M.B.A., 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; Head of the Department of History, Philosophy and Political Science; 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.)

David Tompkins, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education, Teaching Certification Officer; B.A., 1983, Midwest Christian College; M.A., 1995, University of New Mexico; Ed.D., 2017, University Nebraska-Lincoln.  (Since 2023.)

Rich Traylor, Ph.D., Professor of History; 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 TuckerPh.D., Professor of Business Administration and Music; Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional StudiesDirector of the Online Bachelor Degree in Business Administration; 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; D.B.A., 2022, Grand Canyon University. (Since 2013.)

Adachukwu Uzondu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Psychology and Counseling; B.A., 2011, West Africa Theological Seminary; M.A., 2017, Asbury Theological Seminary; M.A., 2020, Geneva College; Ph.D., 2023, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (Since 2023.)

Josh Ward, M.A., Instructor of Criminal Justice; B.S., 2012, Hardin-Simmons University; M.A., 2020, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (Since 2022.)

Lisa Washington, D.N.P., PHSSN Assistant Professor of Nursing; Programs Chair; B.S.N., 2016, M.S.N., 2018, D.N.P., 2020, Grand Canyon University. (Since 2020.)

Sandra Welling, Ph.D., Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean and Founding Director of Nursing Education; R.N., 1996, Methodist College of Nursing; B.S.N., 1997, University of Detroit Mercy; MSN, 2007, Regis University; Ph.D., 2014, New Mexico State University.  (Since 2023.)

Jacob West, DMin, Associate Professor of Theology; Associate Dean of the Logsdon School of Theology; B.A., 2004, M.Div., 2007, DMin, 2013, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2024.)

Thomas Wier, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics; Director of Program in Economics; B.S., 1988, M.S., 1989, Texas Christian University; Ph.D., 1992, University of Tennessee. (Since 2009.)

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., Professor of Biology; Head of the Department of Biology; B.S., 2003, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Central Florida.  (Since 2020.)

Katherine Tenell Zahodnik, D.M.Sc., M.P.A.S., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Director of Clinical Education; B.S., 2007, Abilene Christian University; M.P.A.S., 2016, The University of Texas Medical Branch; D.M.Sc., 2024, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.  (Since 2023.)