Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy, Tenure-Track
- Baylor University, Philosophy Department
- Waco, TX, USA
- Aug 03, 2026
Job Description
Description
The College of Arts and Sciences seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy with a specialization in the Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, beginning August 1, 2027. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with the possibility of tenure for highly qualified applicants.
The position is intended to serve the Philosophy department's graduate and undergraduate programs and to collaborate with larger institutional initiatives addressing the ethical challenges raised by emerging technologies.
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant 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 its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
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.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Requirements for the position are as follows:
- an earned doctorate in Philosophy (or a cognate field) by the time of appointment;
- teaching and professional service experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor;
- a record of scholarship in the ethics of technology and AI, or related areas of philosophy;
- a willingness to pursue interdisciplinary collaboration and appropriate external grant funding.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio by 11:00 PM Central Time on 10/16/2026:
- Letter of application/cover letter that respond's to Baylor's Christian mission statement and includes information about the candidate's capacity to support that mission;
- Currently curriculum vita;
- Professional writing sample;
- Transcript (official or unofficial) of the highest degree conferred; if a Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the current transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also required;
- Three confidential letters of recommendation.
Notes:
- All candidates must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
- Candidates who are invited for an on-campus interview will be required to provide an official transcript of the highest degree earned.
- The deadline of 11:00 PM Central Time on 10/16/26 is a hard deadline. Please take time zones into consideration.
- Questions concerning the position may be directed to Todd_Buras@Baylor.edu (department chair) or Alexander_Pruss@baylor.edu (search committee chair).
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About Baylor University: 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, Illuminate, 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.
When inquiring or applying for positions at Baylor University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at Baylor University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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