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Position Description:  The Philosophy Department at Baylor University seeks to hire a regular full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The term of service begins in the Fall semester of 2025.  

We welcome applications from any area of specialization or competence. Still, we are particularly interested in candidates who will broaden our coverage of the history of philosophy (analytic or continental) from Kant forward, political philosophy, or historically underrepresented philosophical traditions.

Expectations for this position include:  

• teaching and mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• a significant research and publication agenda
• a willingness to pursue appropriate grant funding opportunities
• collegial involvement in the department's programs and activities
• support for Baylor's Christian mission

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.

Qualifications: Candidates should possess an earned doctorate by the time of appointment; a record of scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor; and an active Christian or Jewish faith.  

Application Instructions:  Please submit the following materials via Interfolio (link: apply.interfolio.com/149974) by 11PM Central on October 11, 2024.     

1. A Curriculum vitae.
2. A letter of application (should respond to Baylor's mission and include information about the candidates capacity to support that mission).
3. A professional writing sample.
4. Three letters of reference.
5. Copy of a transcript from the highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application; if the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted).
6. Religious Affiliation Form (available in Interfolio).
7. Teaching statement and portfolio (optional).