Job Description

The Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Sociology or Economics (or related social science discipline.)

• Tenure-track
• Teaching and research expectations will follow Baylor's Faculty Workload Policy, found here.
• The preferred candidate will have expertise in Sociology or Economics who can address questions of markets, morality and economic systems with a primary-text curriculum, including but not limited to candidates with training in (1) economic sociology or anthropology (2) political economy, or (3) the history / theory of economics.
• The preferred candidate will have a research agenda capable of engaging audiences and questions beyond their home discipline, consistent with BIC's interdisciplinary mission.
• The preferred candidate is expected to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching across two of the following replacement core sequences in the BIC: World Cultures, Natural World, and Social World.

Additional expectations for the position include:

• A willingness to collaborate in team teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Collegial involvement in program, college and university events and service.

Anticipated start date: August 2027

The Baylor Interdisciplinary Core is an integrated, team taught core curriculum program for Honors College students that emphasizes global and comparative perspective on primary texts in historical context.

• Emphasis on undergraduate education.
• Small seminar-style classes interspersed with large lectures.

Canididates 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 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.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Sociology, Economics, or related discipline.
• The successful candidate will be expected to research and publish in their disciplinary/sub-disciplinary area and participate in program, college, and university service at levels appropriate to time served and/or rank.

The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit by November 1st, 2026. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio:https://apply.interfolio.com/192440

1. A cover letter (Cover letters should describe candidates’ desire to join an interdisciplinary undergraduate department and match with Baylor's Mission).
2. An updated curriculum vitae.
3. A two-page research statement.
4. A two-page teaching philosophy statement.
5. A list of three references.
6. A Religious Affiliation Form (in Interfolio).

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.