Assistant Professor, Tenure Track – Sociology or Economics – Baylor University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track – Sociology or Economics – Baylor University

• Institution: Baylor University

• Academic Unit / Department: Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Honors College

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive; exact salary not specified in the job posting

• Location: Waco, Texas, United States

• Open Date: September 11, 2026

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

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Baylor Interdisciplinary Core at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology, Economics, or a related social science discipline.

The position emphasizes interdisciplinary undergraduate education, research, and collaborative teaching. Preference will be given to scholars whose work examines markets, morality, and economic systems through areas such as economic sociology or anthropology, political economy, or the history and theory of economics.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach within Baylor’s interdisciplinary undergraduate core curriculum.

• Contribute to at least two BIC core sequences, including World Cultures, Natural World, and Social World.

• Participate in team teaching and interdisciplinary course delivery.

• Teach small seminar-style classes as well as contribute to larger lecture courses.

• Conduct and publish scholarly research within the candidate’s discipline or sub-discipline.

• Develop a research agenda capable of engaging interdisciplinary audiences.

• Mentor undergraduate students.

• Participate in program, college, and university service.

• Contribute collegially to academic events and activities across Baylor University.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Sociology, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Strong research and publication potential in the candidate’s disciplinary or sub-disciplinary area.

• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary undergraduate teaching.

• Interest in questions involving markets, morality, economic systems, and society.

• Preferred Areas of Expertise:

  • Economic Sociology or Anthropology

  • Political Economy

  • History or Theory of Economics

• Ability to engage audiences and research questions beyond the candidate’s primary discipline.

• Willingness to collaborate in team teaching and undergraduate mentorship.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Baylor University offers competitive salaries.

• Exact salary information is not specified in the official advertisement.

• Faculty benefits are available in accordance with university policies.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter describing:

   • Interest in joining an interdisciplinary undergraduate program

   • Alignment with Baylor University’s mission

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae

3. Two-Page Research Statement

4. Two-Page Teaching Philosophy Statement

5. List of Three References

6. Religious Affiliation Form

Application Process

• Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/192440

• Application Platform: Interfolio Faculty Search

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio.

• Candidates outside the United States without other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

Official Website: https://honors.baylor.edu/academic-offerings/baylor-interdisciplinary-core