Faculty
Austin Alexander, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Anatomy; B.S., 2011, University of Oklahoma; D.P.T., 2014, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Donalyn Alexander, D.N.P., Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean of the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing; B.B.S., 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.)
Mark Armstrong, 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., Visiting 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; 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.)
Larry Baker, Th.D., Professor of Pastoral Ministry; Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program; B.S., 1959, East Texas Baptist College; B.D.,1963, Th.M., 1966, Th.D., 1974, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2009.)
Jacob Brewer, Ph.D., PT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; 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; 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.)
Perry K. Haley Brown, Ed.D., Professor of Education; Dean of the College of Human Sciences and Educational Studies; B.S.,1972, M.Ed.,1982, Sul Ross State University; Ed.D., 1992, Arizona State University. (Since 2015.)
Scott Brown, Psy.D., Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development; Graduate Program Director of the Counseling and 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, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Academic Director for the Physician Assistant Program; B.A., 1994, Texas Tech University; B.A., 1998, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; MPAS, 2007, University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Since 2016.)
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., 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; Clinical 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 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., Associate Professor of Low Brass and Theory; Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts; 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, Nonprofit Management, and Public Administration; 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., Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Director of the Houston-Lantrip Center for 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.)
Caleb Dulock, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Art; Head of the Department of Art; B.F.A., 2005, M.F.A., 2012, The University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2017.)
Jennifer Eames, DHSc., 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., Assistant 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.)
Lindsay Edwards, Ph.D., Associate 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.)
Robert R. Ellis, Ph.D., Phillips Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament; Dean of the Logsdon School of Theology; B.S., 1977, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div., 1981, Ph.D., 1988, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Advanced Study: 1992-93, Cambridge University, England. (1984-86 and since 1996.)
Teresa Ellis, M.S.L.S., Theological Librarian (Professor); B.S., 1978, University of Central Arkansas; M.Div., 1986, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.L.S., 2004, University of North Texas. (Since 2003.)
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., Smith Music 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.)
Travis L. Frampton, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies; Vice President for University Mission and Strategic Vision; B.A., 1994, Samford University; M.A.R., 1996, Yale University; Ph.D., 2004, Baylor University. (Since 2000.)
Jodi Fry, 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; 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.)
George Gaston, Ph.D., Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Coordinator of Doctor of Ministry Studies for Logsdon Seminary in San Antonio; B.A., 1965, Baylor University, M.Div., 1970, Ph.D., 1976, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2013.)
Walter Goodman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Logsdon Seminary Programs in San Antonio; B.S., 1973, Louisiana Tech University, M.A., 1976, M.Div, 1983, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1994, Baylor University. (2012.)
Christopher Greenleaf, M.S., Instructor of Athletic Training; Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator;, B.S., Charleston Southern University, M.S., 2001, Middle Tennessee State University. (Since 2018.)
Rosario Hall, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Foreign Languages;Head of the Department of Foreign Languages, B.A., 1988, Universidad Veracruzana; M.A., 2005, Portland State University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Arizona. (Since 2013.)
Scott Hamm, D.E.M., Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Online Education; B.S., 1986, The Pennsylvania State University; M.R.E., 1992, Abilene Christian University; D.E.M., 2006, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2017.)
Rick L. Hammer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; B.B.A., 1983, The University of Texas, Permian Basin; M.S., 1993, Ph.D., 2010, Texas A&M University. (Since 2009.)
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.)
Jennifer Hennigan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry; Chair of the Department of Biology; B.S., 2006, Louisiana Tech University; Ph.D., 2013, The University of Texas, Austin. (Since 2013.)
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.)
Leslie Holley, D.N.P., Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., 1999, M.S.N., 2014 Hardin-Simmons University; D.N.P., 2017. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2019.)
Chris Hollingsworth, D.M.A., Professor of Voice; Director of Opera; B.M., 1992, DePauw University; M.M., 1998, State University of New York at Binghamton; D.M.A., 2004, University of Illinois at Urbana. (Since 2011.)
Leigh Anne Hunsaker, Ph.D., Professor of Music Education and Trumpet; Head of the Department of Music Education; Director of Graduate Studies in Music; B.M.E., 1984, Oral Roberts University; M.A., 1985, West Texas State University; Ph.D., 1993, University of North Texas. (Since 1994.)
John Hunt, M.Div., Instructor of Ministry and Director of Ministry Services; B.A., 2002, M.Div.,2010, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Doug Jackson, D.Min., Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation and Director of the Logsdon Programs in Corpus Christi; B.A., 1982, Grand Canyon College; M.Div., 1985, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., 2006, Baylor University. (Since 2006.)
Andrea B. Jensen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology;Dean of the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics; B.S., 1994, Ph.D., 2001, Texas A&M University. (Since 2006.)
Jill Jumper, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.S., 1995, Abilene Christian University; MPT, 2002, DPT, 2008, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2017.)
Marissa Jurkis, M.S., Electronic Resources Librarian (Assistant Professor); B.B.S., 2003, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S. 2008, University of North Texas. (Since 2016.)
Chaluza Kapaale, M.S.N., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing; Chair of B.S.N. 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., Associate Professor of English and Writing; Director of Graduate Studies in English; B.A., 1999, M.A., 2002, Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2009, Texas Christian University. (Since 2009.)
Nancy E. Kucinski, Ph.D., Professor of Management; Hemphill Chair of Business; 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.)
James Martin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, B.S. 2000, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S., 2013, Ph.D., 2016, University of North Texas. (Since 2016.)
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.)
Joseph Mcclintock, M.D., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., 1978, Baylor University; B.S., 1982, University of Houston; M.D., 1989, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. (Since 2018.)
JOE Mccormick, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.B.S., 2008, DPT, 2012, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2017.)
PAMELA Mccullough, M.S.N., Instructor of Nursing, CNA Program Director; B.S.N., 1997, Hardin-Simmons University; M.S.N., 2012, Kaplan 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; Graduate Program Director for Mathematics B.S. 1972, M.A., 1974, University of New Mexico; D.Sc., 2008, James Cook University. (Since 2005.)
Trube Miller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Educational Studies; B.A., 2000, M.Ed., 2003, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.Ed. 2006, Ph.D., 2011, University of North Texas. (2011-2013 and since 2016.)
Valerie Miller, M.S., FNP-C, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing; Chair of the M.S.N. Program; B.S.N., 1987, Texas Tech University; M.S., 2000, Georgia State University, Ph.D., 2019, University of Texas-Tyler. (Since 2005.)
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; Dean of the Kelley College of Business of HSU; Kelley Endowed Chair of Business; Associate Provost; B.A., 1980, Baylor University; M.A., 1982; J.D., 1984, University of Virginia. (Since 1998.)
Robert E. Moore, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology; B.B.A., 1983, Texas A & M University; M.Ed., 1992, Southwest Texas State University; Ed.D., 1996, East Texas State University. (Since 1996.)
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., Dean of University Libraries; 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, Ph.D., P.T., 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, Ph.D., P.T., DPT, Professor of Physical Therapy; Head of the Department of Physical Therapy; Graduate Program Director of Physical Therapy; 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.)
Coleman E. P. Patterson, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Leadership; Director of Leadership Studies; B.S.B.A., 1988, M.Ed., 1990, University of Florida; Ed.S.,1995, Ph.D., 1996, University of Alabama. (Since 1999.)
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.)
SUSAN M. PIGOTT, Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew; B.A., 1986, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div., 1989, Ph.D., 1995, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 1993.)
Shaylee J. Piland, M.B.A., C.P.A., Associate Professor of 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; Dean of General Education Studies; 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.)
Ronald L. Rainwater, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology; KINE Internship Coordinator; B.S., 1975, M.Ed., 1978, Ed.D., 1985, Texas A&M University. (Since 1985.)
Corrie Reed, Ph.D., Assistant 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., Visiting Instructor of Business; B.B.S. 2017, Hardin-Simmons University; M.B.A., 2018, West Texas A&M University. (Since 2018.)
Jeremy Rhodes, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology; B.S., 2001, Austin State University; M.A., 2008, Ph.D., 2011, Baylor University. (Since 2011.)
Jessica M. Rieger, M.Ed., Instructor of Mathematics; B.B.S., 2006, Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., 2001, Sul Ross University; M.S., 2016, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2015.)
Joanne Roberts, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology; Head of the Department of Sociology;B.A., 1976, Texas A&M University; M.S., 1983, Texas A&M University at Commerce; Ph.D., 2002, University of North Texas. (Since 2003.)
Kathy Robinson, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.A., 1997, Angelo State University; M.P.A.S., 2005, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. (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., Assistant 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., Associate 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., Professor of Physical Therapy; 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., 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, D.P.T., Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Education; B.A. 2000, D.P.T., 2005, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Morgan Scherwitz, M.S.N.,Instructor of Nursing and Simulation Education Coordinator: B.S.N., 2005, York College of Pennsylvania; M.S.N., 2012, Liberty University. (Since 2018.)
Lindsay Schwartz, M.S.N., Instructor of Nursing; B.S.N., 2010, McMurry University; M.S.N., 2016, Grand Canyon University. (Since 2018.)
Bernard Scherr, Ph.D., Professor in Music Theory and Composition; Head of the Department of Music Theory and Composition; B.A., 1985, M.F.A., 1998, University of California at Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1998, University of Oregon. (Since 2000.)
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., Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; 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, ATC, CES, Instructor of Athletic Training; 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; B.A., 1982, McMurry University; M.A., 1984, East Texas State University; Ph.D., 1993, Texas Tech University. (Since 2009.)
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., Cook-Derrick Professor of Theology; 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.)
Meredith Stone, Ph.D.., Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Scripture; Associate Dean for the Logsdon Seminary; Coordinator of Spiritual Formation and the Colloquium in the Logsdon School of Theology; ;B.A., 2001, M.A., 2006 Hardin-Simmons University; Ph.D., 2017, Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University . (Since 2014.)
David A. Stuckey, M.S., 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, PT, Sc.D., D.P.T., OCS, COMT, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; B.A., 2004, Greenville College; DPT, 2007, Indiana University; MBA., 2013, University of Illinois; Sc.D., 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; Director of the Graduate History Program; 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; Dean of the College of Fine Arts; 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., Instructor of Nursing; B.S, , Abilene Christian University; B.S.N., 1999, M.S.N., 2017, University of Texas at Arlington. (Since 2018.)
Myles Werntz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology; T.B. Maston Chair of Christian Studies; Director of the Master of Divinity Program in Logsdon; B.A., 2000, Ouachita Baptist University; M.Div., 2003, Ph.D., 2011, Baylor University. (Since 2016.)
F. Larry Wheeler, M.A.B.S., Associate Professor of Theatre; Head of the Department of TheatreTechnical Director of Van Ellis Theatre; B.A., 1969, Austin College; M.A.B.S., 1983, Dallas Theological Seminary; Advanced study: Trinity University, 1969, 1974; Texas Tech University, 1985-89. (Since 1988.)
Candace Wicks, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; Pre-Health Advisor; B.S., 2005, Tougaloo College; Ph.D., 2009, University of Missouri. (Since 2013.)
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.)
Lauren Wright, 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
Bryan D. Yorton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy; Head of the Department of Philosophy B.A., 1980, Westmont College; M.A., 1984, Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., 1995, The University of Texas at Austin. (Since 2011.)