Assistant Teaching Professor, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Biology

Description

The Department of Biology () in the College of Arts & Sciences () seeks applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position starting in August 2027. We welcome candidates from all fields of biology, as our curriculum offers diverse teaching opportunities, from foundational courses such as Modern Concepts in Bioscience and Genetics to advanced topics such as Ecology and Molecular Genomics. This position may include responsibilities for laboratory curriculum and management; thus, we are interested in instructors with some experience in undergraduate laboratories. Laboratory responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, oversight of the introductory biology laboratory courses and the Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who support them.

Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to use educational strategies that emphasize student-centered learning and enable transformative learning experiences in lecture and laboratory courses. Experience or interest in innovative curricula for lab courses that foster a culture of discovery will be viewed as a strength. The department currently supports several course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and promotes an undergraduate Learning Assistant program to enhance active learning in our lectures and labs.

This position is a 9-month appointment during the academic year. The appointment is a renewable, full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching and laboratory oversight position with a promotion pathway to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor. 

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant 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 its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a biologically related discipline.
• A track record of developing student-centered learning activities is expected.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Successful candidates will be able to contribute to one or more of the following: course development, training, and oversight of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), contributing to the department’s Learning Assistants (LA) program, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising student teaching labs.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted starting August 10, 2026. Completed applications must be received by 11pm Central time on December 1, 2026 . 

To apply, please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

• A cover letter of application,
• A 1-2 page teaching statement,
• A curriculum vitae
• A transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application. If the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted), and
• The contact information for three individuals the search committee can contact for letters of recommendation.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview must provide official transcripts at that time.

Questions concerning the position can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Lawson at View email address on us.fitly.work .

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.