Baylor University

Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Arts and Sciences: Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Sciences: Art and Art History

Location

Waco

Open Date

Jun 06, 2025

Deadline

Sep 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track position within the Department of Art & Art History at the Assistant Professor rank in Ancient Mediterranean Art History starting in the Fall of 2026. The Department of Art & Art History prioritizes faculty success at all levels. Candidate should be comfortable with undergraduate education in a studio environment. To learn more about the above position and apply, please visit these links: www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences; https://art.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/

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

• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach surveys of art for undergraduate non-majors and upper-level courses in Ancient Mediterranean art.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to direct and supervise undergraduate research, and to engage with programs directed toward first-generation students.
• University-level teaching experience is preferred.
• A record of professional achievement and ongoing professional scholarship and research is expected.
• The successful candidate will have evidence of the potential to receive external grant funding.
• Earned doctorate in art history or a very closely related area is required at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

• A letter of application.
• A current CV.
• A copy of the transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application).
• The contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A sample of recent scholarship.

Candidates who are invited for an on campus interview will be required to provide an official transcripts of highest degree earned. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11 pm Central Time on 9/12/2025.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Heidi J. Hornik, Search Committee Chair, at Heidi_Hornik@baylor.edu.