Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Social Psychology or the History and Philosophy of Science
Baylor Interdisciplinary Core

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Sep 10, 2024
Deadline: Nov 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
We seek to hire a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Social Psychology or the History and Philosophy of Science, with preference given to a candidate with training in (1) social perception and/or social cognition or (2) History & Philosophy of cognitive, neural, and/or behavioral Sciences (preferred candidates with a PhD in philosophy will have a science background).

The candidate would have significant opportunities to contribute to the hands-on, experiential (data science collection), and transformational learning foundational to Baylor's academic strategic plan.

Expectations for the position include:

• Teaching two, 3-hour courses (or the equivalent of 6 total hours) in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core in each of the fall and spring semesters.
• A willingness to collaborate in team teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• A significant research and publication agenda.
• Collegial involvement in program, college and university events and service.

About Baylor University: 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, Illuminate, 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.


Qualifications:

• 
  An earned doctorate in Social Psychology or the History and Philosophy of Science is required.
  
• The successful candidate will be expected to research and publish in their disciplinary/sub-disciplinary area and participate in program, college, and university service at levels appropriate to time served and/or rank.

• The preferred candidate is expected to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching across two replacement core sequences in our program: Natural World and Social World (a complete listing of BIC course sequences can be found here).

The anticipated start date is August 2025.



Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/152586

Applicants should submit by November 1^st, 2024. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/152586.

1. A cover letter (Cover letters should describe candidates' desire to join an interdisciplinary undergraduate department and match with Baylor's Mission).
2. An updated curriculum vitae.
3. A two-page research statement.
4. A two-page teaching philosophy statement.
5. A list of three references.
6. A Religious Affiliation Form (in Interfolio).

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor 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's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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