TAKE NOTE: Celebrate the Investiture of the 15th President of Huntingdon and Homecoming/Family Weekend October 2-5, 2025.
Be a Part of Our Learning Community
Huntingdon College, founded in 1854, is a community of faith, wisdom, and service. The College serves approximately 900 students in undergraduate programs and in the W. James Samford Jr. School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Huntingdon provides an outstanding liberal arts education in an atmosphere that supports spiritual growth and inquiry. An excellent employee benefits program and the opportunity to work in a setting that supports growth in mind, body, and spirit await you at Huntingdon College.
Huntingdon College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Huntingdon College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Huntingdon College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Huntingdon’s Educator Preparation programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. The Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Biochemistry program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Similarly, it prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment. For more information, see www.huntingdon.edu/misconduct.
Huntingdon College is a smoke-free campus.
Positions Available
Faculty Positions
Assistant Professor (or Instructor) of Chemistry
Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Alabama) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (or Instructor) of Chemistry to begin August 1, 2025. This is a tenure-track position, requiring a 24-credit hour teaching load of face-to-face teaching of a range of courses contributing to majors in Biochemistry and Chemistry, plus requirements in student advising, service, and scholarly activity. The bulk of the teaching load will be in first-year General Chemistry, but there is opportunity to teach upper-level courses in Physical Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and Student Research.
Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, especially in teaching first-year college students, and a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism. Huntingdon College is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.
Required Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Chemistry. Master’s-prepared candidates and ABDs nearing completion will be considered for an instructor-level position; an appointment to the tenure track requires a terminal degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at the university/college level.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted in the initial application), and a list of three professional references, to Dr. Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, at officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu. Applications received by July 1st , 2025, will receive best consideration; search will continue until the position is filled.
Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college. Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, the College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and in the delivery of its educational programs based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin.
Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian
Come Join the Huntingdon Family
- Looking for a professional opportunity that provides for a broad library experience?
- Seeking to develop your teaching skills, especially as related to computer and information literacies?
- Interested in being part of a small library team exploring creative ways to advance an academic library?
- Enjoy working closely with students and faculty in a small, student-centered, liberal arts environment?
Huntingdon College is seeking applicants to join its library faculty as the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian. This tenure-track, 12-month position (rank dependent upon experience) has daily management of the Library’s systems and electronic resources functions, which includes — but is not limited to —
- Serving as the primary liaison with OCLC and database vendors
- Developing and maintaining access to the Library’s web catalogue and electronic resources (our Library is an OCLC WMS library)
- Overseeing digitization projects
- Overall tech troubleshooting
- Some oversight of technical services functions (knowledge of DDC and MARC necessary)
- Sharing responsibilities for collection development, reference and research services, and instruction.
A more complete position description and list of essential qualifications can be found at: https://libguides.huntingdon.edu/website/LibraryPersonnel
To be successful in the position a librarian will need to be reliable, have effective communication skills, be able to work productively with a diverse population, think creatively and analytically, have an interest in working with students to help them prepare for their success in the workforce and life after college, show an enthusiasm for the overall opportunities a small college environment can provide — and have patience.
The team of the Houghton Memorial Library includes 4 library faculty (ranging from 10 to 40 years in the profession), 5 full- and part-time staff, and an average of 12 student assistants (and one ghost). An exciting space redesign project of both the historic 1929 building and its 1989 addition is underway.
An ALA-accredited Master’s in library science is required. Applications from qualified candidates recently completing their degree are welcome. We enjoy providing librarians their first postdegree professional experience. Starting date: Negotiable; position is currently available.
Huntingdon College is located in historic Montgomery, Alabama, which holds the unique distinction of being both the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and having served as the first capital of the Confederacy. Huntingdon has recently implemented an exciting Race & Justice Initiative. Montgomery is the headquarters of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Equal Justice Initiative, and is home to such sites and attractions as Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (where Martin Luther King, Jr. preached and which served as a center point of the Montgomery Bus Boycott ), the Rosa Parks Museum, the Freedom Riders Museum, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Capri Theatre (independent, foreign language, and documentary films), the Montgomery Biscuits (minor league baseball team), and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum. Montgomery is 3 hours from Gulf Coast beaches, 2 – 3 hours from Atlanta
Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment.
Huntingdon College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX by policy. Inquiries and/or complaints that are not related to disability discrimination can be addressed to: Huntingdon College Title IX Coordinator. Eric A. Kidwell. Library. 1500 East Fairview Ave. Montgomery, AL 36106. TitleIXCoordinator@hawks.huntingdon.edu
Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita with the names and contact information of three references, and statement of professional philosophy (philosophy of
academic librarianship) to: Dr. Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for Faculty, at officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu.
Questions may be directed to Eric A. Kidwell, Professor & Director of the Library & Title IX Coordinator at ekidwell@hawks.huntingdon.edu.
Staff Positions
Admission Recruiter
Job Summary
Huntingdon College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Admission Recruiter. Admission Recruiters represent Huntingdon College to prospective students, their families, and other organizations. Successful admission recruiters exhibit superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students including interviews, phone calls, emails and information sessions. The recruiter creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective students through events, referrals, online and print communications. The admission recruiters must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required. Travel, valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Extensive travel, especially over-night, during Fall semester recruiting season.
- Create an individual recruitment plan for each semester as well as participate in the creation of a team recruitment plan. The plan includes recruitment activities, participation in various events and college fairs, and communication with prospective students and families.
- Complete weekly reports to include documentation of prospective student recruitment/outreach activities
- Ability to work on a deadline, strive towards college-wide enrollment goals and use outstanding customer service to recruit students to the College.
- Utilize phone, text, email, and mail to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner, providing superior student service.
- Become familiar with working territory and demographics of cities/towns in that area to best reach the student population for Huntingdon College.
- Participate in campus events (as determined by admission leadership) such as preview days, orientation, registration events and graduation.
- Ability to work independently, and to arrange information sessions, set appointments, and promote the College in a positive manner.
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately as well as accept supervisory input and constructive criticism.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Required
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
Recruiting, sales, and/or knowledge of higher education required; Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Well-developed presentation skills are required; Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills; Ability to build relationships with students and determine the correct program fit for students’ career and personal goals and follow them through the enrollment process.
Physical Effort Required
The candidate is required to be mobile and occasionally lift and/or move to 40-50 pounds.
Contact
To apply please forward cover letter and resume to stephanie.hicks@hawks.huntingdon.edu.
Security Officer (2)
Huntingdon College, Department of Public Safety invites applications for the position of Security Officer. The security officer position is responsible for providing security patrols and performing duties relating to the protection of College students, faculty, staff, personal and institution property through the enforcement of law and college rules to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate and have an appropriate relationship with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Execute daily reports and patrol college property on foot and in motorized vehicles to preserve law and order.
- Prevent and discover the commission of crimes.
- Answer calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, lockouts, felonies, and other misdemeanors.
- Administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather information, and prepare detailed accident investigation reports.
- Interview person with complaints and inquiries and attempt to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
- Attend regular training classes in police methods, first aid, target practice and other law enforcement-related work as required.
- Provide crowd and traffic control during sporting events and other special events.
- Enforce and issue parking citations upon regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED approved by the State Department of Education.
- 21 years old or older.
- Have a valid driver license with an insurable driving record.
- Must be APOSTC certified
Preferred Qualifications
- Must not have been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor involving force, violence, or moral turpitude.
- CPR and First Aid certificates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of security, traffic, and parking practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of general Huntingdon conduct rules.
- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to administer CPR or First Aid.
- Ability to recognize safety, security, or health hazards.
- Ability to document investigations.
- Ability to monitor fire and motion systems.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Note
- An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test.
To Apply
Complete and submit a Huntingdon Application for Employment along with a resume to hr@hawks.huntingdon.edu.
Student Access Services - Learning Support Coordinator
Position Summary:
Responsible for the planning and delivery of various learning support services for students with physical, cognitive, health, attention, psychological and other impairments.
This is a full-time 12-month a year position. The successful candidate will excel in working at a liberal arts college that is broadly diverse. An interest in and appropriate experience for teaching an occasional course about exceptionalities is a plus (pending administrative approval). Opportunity for further Professional Development. Opportunity to progress to the Director’s position within the next 5 years.
Essential Functions of the Job/Duties include:
- Providing professional level learning support and services to students with disabilities in accordance with American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Meeting with students with approved accommodations to support their academic, personal, and professional success and keep accurate records of documentation in CANVAS, Providing referrals to campus and community resources as appropriate. Documenting processes and procedures for all accommodation & assistive technology services. Working with the Director of Student Access Services to determine necessary accommodations based on disability-related documentation.
- Consulting with Health and Wellness and Sports Medicine on temporary medical considerations. Notifying faculty of reasonable accommodations and medical considerations for classroom accessibility Maintaining student records and confidentiality. Aiding in coordination of SAS events/activities for campus community. Aiding in hiring, supervising, training, and evaluating of SAS undergraduate student assistants and volunteers in collaboration with SAS Director. Serving as primary point-of-contact for students that are blind or have low-vision.
- Coordinating with faculty to ensure that students receive approved testing accommodations.
- Scheduling, proctoring, and providing appropriate accommodations for testing and examinations outside of the classroom.
- All other duties as assigned by SAS Director
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
- Experience working in Higher Education
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of the ADA
- Experience working with varying disabilities
Salary commensurate with experience.
Adjunct Teaching Opportunities
Huntingdon College maintains a part-time instructor pool to address any instructional needs that may arise in all disciplines represented at the College, e.g. accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, Christian ministries, communication studies, criminal justice, economics, education, English, French, geography, history, management, mathematics, music (including instrumental studio instruction), physical science, political science, psychology, religion, Spanish, sport science and physical education, and theater.
The Office of Academic Affairs requests that individuals interested in teaching on a part-time basis at Huntingdon College submit the following materials for review:
- Current resume or Curriculum Vita,
- All post-secondary transcripts,
- Three letters of recommendation,
- Teaching philosophy
In order to be considered for as a potential part-time instructor, a candidate must have a completed graduate degree, and at least 18 hours of coursework in the discipline the candidate desires to teach. Additionally and specific to part-time instructors for the Music Program: the candidate must be highly skilled in the instructional area; able to communicate well and utilize delivery systems as needed; able to perform in public, assist students to perform in public in the music area taught; and must be physically able to handle materials and equipment related to teaching.
Interested individuals may send the above pieces to the Office of Academic Affairs at Huntingdon College via:
- Email: officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu
- Fax: (334) 833-4272
- Mail: Office of Academic Affairs, Huntingdon College, 1500 East Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106-2148
Mission
Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.
Employee Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Cancer, Life, Intensive Care, Accidental, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
- Retirement Plan
- Holidays
- Vacation (staff)
- Sick Leave (staff)
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Tuition Scholarship; Application for Employee Tuition Scholarship; Application Procedures for Employee Tuition Scholarship
- Tuition Exchange
- Bookstore
- Library Services
- Recreation Facilities
