"Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Tenure Track, Department of Philosophy"

The College of Arts and Sciences seeks to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Bioethics, based in the Department of Philosophy, starting August 1, 2026.

This new position is part of an initiative involving the Departments of Philosophy and Religion to expand the University's activity in bioethics. This is a full-time, tenure track position.

The Department of Philosophy offers both undergraduate and Ph.D. courses.

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 one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. 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: REQUIRED

• Earned doctorate in an appropriate field by the time of appointment;
• Record of scholarship in bioethics or a related subject;
• Interest in and ability to conduct interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Teaching and professional service experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.

The position includes the expectation to pursue external grant funding opportunities.

Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168843. Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio: Letter of application/cover letter that responds to Baylor's mission and includes information about the candidate's capacity to support that mission, Current curriculum vitae, Professional writing sample, 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 required, Three confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates who are invited for an on-campus interview will be required to provide an official transcript of the highest degree earned. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 pm Central Time on October 15, 2025. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Kimberly Kellison at Kimberly_Kellison@baylor.edu and Dr. Francis Beckwith at Francis_Beckwith@baylor.edu.

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.