Baylor University – Waco, TX – Assistant Professor
Company NameBaylor University - Waco, TX
Position TitleAssistant Professor
Company Information
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our dynamic faculty in helping to advance our core mission to provide quality statistics instruction at all levels, to make significant contributions to the discovery and dissemination of statistical knowledge, and to develop, within a Christian environment, ethical scholars, skilled professionals, and educated leaders who are sensitive to the needs of society. Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain external funding to support their program of research at a level consistent with those at peer R1 institutions. Faculty in the Department are supportive and eager to collaborate.
Position Qualifications
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in statistics or a related discipline by the time of the appointment.
We prefer candidates with:
Demonstrated research interests and accomplishments in data science and/or biostatistics.
A sustained record of or demonstration of potential for research excellence and continued research productivity.
The ability and interest to teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to provide research mentorship to students in our doctoral program.
Position or Company Websiteinterfolio.com
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/186688:
A letter of application (cover letter);
A statement of research interests;
A statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interest;
A current curriculum vitae;
A copy of the official transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (if the doctorate is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed doctoral hours should be submitted);
The contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation through Interfolio by the due date.
As part of the application process, all applicants must complete a self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
All materials must be received by 11 PM Central on 10/15/2026. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. David Kahle at david_kahle@baylor.edu.