Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, History of Medicine, Department of History
- Baylor University, History Department
- Waco, Texas, USA
- Jul 01, 2026
Job Description
Position Description
The Baylor University History Department seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the History of Medicine at the Assistant Professor level effective August 2027. Chronology and geography open. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in history or a related field and be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda appropriate for an R1 institution, as well as a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and to seek external research funding. Candidates who are outside the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas, and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Qualifications
Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in history or a related field, with dissertation defended before August 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda that is appropriate for an R1 institution and complements existing strengths of the History Department.
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate potential, or have experience, in the following areas: research publication; undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; undergraduate and/or graduate mentorship; interdisciplinary collaboration (particularly with Medical Humanities or Bioethics); seeking external research funding.
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Application Instructions
Please submit the following initial materials electronically via Interfolio by 11 PM CDT on 09/08/2026: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) an official transcript for the highest degree conferred or in process, (d) a list of three references, and (e) Baylor’s Religious Affiliation Form. At a later time, applicants considered for interviews will be asked to provide an article-length writing sample representing current research (unpublished or published). Recommendation letters will also be requested at this time. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To learn more about the above position, the Department of History, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit our website. Please contact Dianne Schmidt, our Office Manager, with any questions regarding the application process. For questions about the position, please contact Robert Elder, the chair of the search committee.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
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With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor University is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor University is a private, not-for-profit university governed by a predominantly Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. Baylor University is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches, and is an associate member of the Baptist World Alliance. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As such, the University prescribes standards of personal conduct that are consistent with its religious mission and values and lawfully considers a person's religion in the employment context. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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