Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship – Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Baylor University

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship – Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Baylor University

• Institution: Baylor University

• College / Unit: Honors College – Baylor Interdisciplinary Core

• Position: Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

• Interfolio ID: 194853

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure-Track

• Primary Field: Rhetoric and/or Composition or related field with writing-instruction experience

• Location: Waco, Texas, United States

• Teaching / Research Split: 75% Teaching / 25% Research

• Typical Teaching Load: 9 hours per semester

• Initial Appointment: Academic Years 2027–28 and 2028–29

• Possible Renewal: Third-year renewal may be possible

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary; exact amount not specified

• Open Date: October 8, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Visa Sponsorship: H-1B sponsorship is not available for candidates outside the United States without another qualifying nonimmigrant status

Overview of the Opportunity

The Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC) at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position in the Honors College.

The fellowship is designed for early-career teacher-scholars working in Rhetoric, Composition, or a related field, particularly candidates with experience in writing instruction.

The BIC is an interdisciplinary, team-taught core curriculum emphasizing global and comparative perspectives on primary texts in historical context.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will typically teach 9 hours each semester.

Possible course sequences include:

• The Examined Life

• World of Rhetoric

• World Cultures

• Social World

The fellow may contribute across different BIC course sequences depending on programme needs and academic expertise.

Research & Professional Development

The appointment includes:

• 25% protected research time

• Mentored teaching development

• Teaching and learning training

• Research workshops

• Publication workshops

• Faculty-development support designed to prepare fellows for future higher-education positions

Essential Qualification

Applicants must:

• Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant field by August 21, 2027.

• Work in Rhetoric and/or Composition, or a related field.

• Have experience in writing instruction.

• Demonstrate strong potential as a teacher-scholar.

• Complete Baylor University’s self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should:

• Have graduated with the Ph.D. within 12 months preceding the start date.

• Have completed the Ph.D. within a period of five active years.

• Demonstrate fit with Baylor University’s mission.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be able to explain:

• Their research agenda.

• Their approach to teaching.

• Their fit with the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core.

• Their fit with Baylor University’s faith-based mission.

• Their experience teaching writing, rhetoric, composition, or related humanities courses.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. List of Three Professional References

4. Religious Affiliation Form

The cover letter should discuss:

• Research interests

• Teaching approach

• Fit with the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core

• Fit with Baylor’s faith-based mission

Letters of recommendation will be requested later from selected candidates.

Selection Process

• Review of applications begins November 1, 2026.

• Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

• Finalists will be invited for an in-person interview.

• Final interviews may involve the Department, College, and University administration.

Visa Sponsorship

Candidates outside the United States who do not already hold another qualifying nonimmigrant status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Temporary

• Non-Tenure-Track

• Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship

• Initial two-year appointment

• Possible third-year renewal

Important Dates

• Open Date: October 8, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

• Initial Appointment Period: 2027–28 and 2028–29 academic years

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio.

Application Link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/194853

Candidates must submit all required materials through the Interfolio Faculty Search system.

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