The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2027. Applications must be complete and received no later than October 1, 2026. For details about the position and to apply, see apply.interfolio.com/187223.
We seek candidates with research and teaching interests in combinatorics, broadly construed, who will contribute positively to the department’s culture of outstanding research, innovative teaching, and dedicated service to undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research record, clear plans for developing an active research program, and the potential to secure external funding. The successful candidate will also demonstrate promise as an effective teacher and research mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates who are outside of 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 inWaco, Texasand 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 fauclty 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.
An earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment.
Candidates must demonstrate a record of research accomplishment and clear plans for further developing an active research program. Candidates should also provide evidence of their potential to secure external grant funding.
Candidates must demonstrate potential for, or experience in, teaching mathematics and mentoring student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A complete application must include the following materials submitted electronically via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/187223:
A cover letter.
A curriculum vitae.
A research statement addressing past and current research accomplishments, as well as plans for developing an active research program.
A teaching statement addressing teaching and mentoring experience, teaching philosophy, and approach to student mentorship.
At least three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching; see additional instructions below.
A transcript from the highest-degree-granting institution; an unofficial copy is acceptable at the application stage.
A completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be required to provide an official transcript.
Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on October 1, 2026.
Questions concerning the position or application process should be directed to Mark Sepanski, Search Committee Chair, at mark_sepanski@baylor.edu
Additional Instructions concerning letters of recommendation: Applicants should request confidential letters of recommendation through their Interfolio Dossier under the Letter section. Ensure that confidentiality is selected. Once requested, a blank letter will be created under applicant’s Materials section which then MUST be attached to the Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation requirement in the Documents section of their application. These (blank) letters do not need to be finalized by recommenders in order to be attached by the applicant. Applicants will not be able to view confidential letters but will still be able to attach them to applications. If a letter has not been completed by the recommender by application submission, applicants will receive a notification once the letter is received in Interfolio. Information on how to request and attach confidential letters of recommendation to an Interfolio hosted position can be found here: https://product-help.interfolio.com/en_US/managing-letters-and-requests/request-letters-of-recommendation
If a candidate desires to submit more than 3 confidential letters of recommendation, additional letters of recommendation may be submitted as “additional documents”, subject to the procedures above.
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.
