"Associate to Full Professor, Tenure Track, Christian Theology, Department of Religion"

The Department of Religion seeks to fill a position at the rank of Associate to Full Professor in Christian Theology, to start August 1, 2026. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of systematic/constructive theology, particularly those with specializations such as theologies of liberation, feminist and womanist theologies, theology and the arts, or theological anthropology, who approach their theological work in an ecumenical spirit. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. in theology or a cognate discipline, will be competent to teach their areas of specialization at the graduate (Ph.D.) level and all major loci of Christian theology at the undergraduate level, and must be active in the Christian tradition.

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:

• A Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil in theology or a cognate discipline is required.
• Competency to teach in the area of specialization at the graduate (Ph.D.) level is required.
• The ability to attract and mentor doctoral students is desirable.
• Teaching experience preferred, in particular a willingness to teach quality undergraduate classes from the freshman through the senior level and all major loci of Christian theology (1000- 4000 level courses).
• A demonstrated R1 research agenda, and the ability to seek external funding, is preferred.
• Candidates should approach their theological work in an ecumenical spirit and may have expertise in any area of systematic/constructive theology; we are particularly interested in those with specializations such as theologies of liberation, feminist and womanist theologies, theology and the arts, or theological anthropology.
• Candidate must be active in a local church in the Christian tradition.

Application Instructions: All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio: A cover letter/letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a transcript (official or unofficial) of the highest university degree conferred, and the names, email addresses, and physical addresses of three recommenders. All applicants must also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. The application deadline is September 1, 2025 by 11:00 p.m. CST. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Neil Messer, Search Committee Chair, at Neil_Messer@baylor.edu.