Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, History of Medicine, Department of History

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.

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.

 

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.