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Full Time Temporary Lecturer, Non Tenure-Track, Great Texts

Position Number: 7117541
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Full Time Temporary Lecturer, Non Tenure-Track, Great Texts
Great Texts

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Apr 28, 2026
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Program seeks applicants with a PhD in literature or closely related field who can look beyond their academic discipline to teach primary texts of literature, philosophy, and theology. Candidates should be able to engage undergraduates with diverse academic and vocational interests. This is a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track position. The teaching load is 4/4 and includes regular teaching of general education coursework. Great Texts Program faculty enjoy the benefits of membership in a liberal arts honors college within an R1 institution. They have an outstanding publication record in highly regarded academic journals and university presses. They are excellent teachers committed to engaging students in active discussion of moral, spiritual, and historical issues in conversation with great books. Great Texts students, including high-achieving Honors Program and University Scholars, are earnest and inquisitive. Many pursue postgraduate study in law, ministry, and the humanities.

With a main campus 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, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as we continue to live up to our mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

PhD in Literature or closely related field by August 1, 2026
Undergraduate teaching experience
Ability to engage in interdisciplinary conversation about great books

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185238

All application materials must be submitted through the Interfolio link found here: https://apply.interfolio.com/185238

The complete application will include:

a letter of application
an updated curriculum vitae
a transcript (official or unofficial) of highest degree earned or in progress
two confidential letters of recommendation, including at least one letter that addresses teaching competency.

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

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.