Associate to Full Professor, Tenured or Tenure-Track, Bioethics, Department of R

Baylor University, College of Arts and Sciences seeks to fill the position of Associate to Full Professor in Bioethics, based in the Department of Religion, starting August 1, 2025.This new position is part of an initiative involving the Departments of Philosophy and Religion to expand the University’s activity in bioethics. For this position, we welcome applicants with expertise in any area of bioethics who locate their work within a Christian theological and ethical tradition. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with the possibility of tenure for highly qualified applicants.The Department of Religion offers both undergraduate and Ph.D. courses.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:

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil., and at least a Master’s degree in religion/theology. The candidate must be willing to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and seek external research funding.Preference will be given to those who are active in the Baptist congregational tradition.Application Instructions:

All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio. The application deadline is October 1, 2024 by 11:00 p.m. CST.Please include:A cover letterA current curriculum vitaeA transcript (official or unofficial) of the highest university degree conferred; if a Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the current transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also requiredThe names, email addresses, and physical addresses of three recommenders.All applicants must also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.Application Process:

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.Apply Now

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor 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’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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