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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Medieval History (Global)
Baylor University
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Jul-25
Location: Waco, Texas
Categories:
Medieval/Byzantine
Employment Type:
Full-Time Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty
Primary Field:
World/Global
Required Education:
Doctorate
Baylor University seeks an Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Medieval History (Global), in the Department of History to start August 2026. Details for this position can be found at apply.interfolio.com/169126.
Position Description
The Department of History at Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the history of the medieval world at the Assistant Professor level, effective August 2026. Any geographic specialization welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in those with research and/or teaching experience in the fields of history of science, medicine, and technology.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess and/or demonstrate the following:
an earned doctorate in History or a related field by the time of appointment;
academic interest and specialization in the Global Middle Ages;
potential for success in scholarly publications commensurate with an R1 History department;
potential for success in effective teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
potential for success in seeking external funding.
We welcome applicants with all academic interests in Medieval History, any geographic specialization, but are particularly interested in those with research and/or teaching experience in the history of science, medicine, and technology.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:
Letter of application/cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation at a later time
Transcript of highest degree earned
Additionally, all applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
Selected candidates will be asked to furnish additional materials including the aforementioned three letters of recommendation and a chapter- or article-length writing sample. Candidates invited for a campus interview will need to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned or in progress. Finalists may be asked to submit additional writing samples.
Complete applications must be submitted by11:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on September 15, 2025, after which time review of applications will begin. Any questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Daniel J. Watkins, at Daniel_Watkins@baylor.edu. Any questions about Interfolio may be directed to Dianne Schmidt at Dianne_Schmidt@baylor.edu.
About Baylor University
With a main campus 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 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.
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. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
About Baylor University: With a main campus 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 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.