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Job description
Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Arts and Sciences: Arts and Sciences - Sciences: Mathematics
Location
Waco, Texas
Deadline
Oct 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2027. Applications must be complete and received no later than October 1, 2026. For details about the position and to apply, see apply.interfolio.com/ .
We seek candidates with research and teaching interests in combinatorics, broadly construed, who will contribute positively to the department’s culture of outstanding research, innovative teaching, and dedicated service to undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research record, clear plans for developing an active research program, and the potential to secure external funding. The successful candidate will also demonstrate promise as an effective teacher and research mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H‑1B petition.
Responsibilities
Conduct research in combinatorics
Teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses
Mentor student research in mathematics
Develop an active research program and seek external funding
Qualifications
An earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment.
Candidates must demonstrate a record of research accomplishment and clear plans for further developing an active research program. Candidates should also provide evidence of their potential to secure external grant funding.
Candidates must demonstrate potential for, or experience in, teaching mathematics and mentoring student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A research statement addressing past and current research accomplishments, as well as plans for developing an active research program.
A teaching statement addressing teaching and mentoring experience, teaching philosophy, and approach to student mentorship.
At least three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching; see additional instructions below.
A transcript from the highest-degree-granting institution; an unofficial copy is acceptable at the application stage.
A completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
Candidates invited for an on‑campus interview will be required to provide an official transcript.
Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on October 1, 2026.
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.
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Worksite address
waco, TX, 76796, US
Who can apply
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