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Robert and Veronica K. Piziak Endowed Chair in Mathematics

Position Number: 6464716
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Mathematics

Robert and Veronica K. Piziak Endowed Chair in Mathematics
Mathematics

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jul 01, 2025
Deadline: Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for the Robert and Veronica K. Piziak Endowed Chair in Mathematics, a tenured position to begin August 1, 2026. Preference will be given to candidates at the rank of Full Professor, but exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor will also be considered.

This position seeks an internationally recognized mathematics scholar with a vibrant research agenda. The ideal candidate should possess world-class expertise in a specific area of mathematics, with research that has been at the forefront of recent breakthroughs and advances in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's research and teaching, thereby substantially enhancing the visibility and reputation of the Mathematics Department and Baylor University. We seek a collegial faculty member who will contribute positively to the department's culture of outstanding research, innovative teaching, and dedicated service to our undergraduate and graduate students.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in Texas. It has a diverse 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 the "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 must possess a doctoral degree in mathematics, with a sustained record of research accomplishments. Preference will be given to scholars with demonstrated success in securing external funding, in addititon to publication and scholarship in mathematics. We prefer candidates with experience in supervising and mentoring graduate students and those with demonstrated success in teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168605

A complete application consists of:

A cover letter,
An updated curriculum vitae,
Three confidential letters of recommendation*, one addressing teaching,
A research statement,
A teaching statement,
A copy of the unofficial Ph. D. transcript. Official transcripts will be required for all candidates invited for a campus interview.
All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

All application materials must be received by 11:00 PM CST November 15, 2025. Finalists for this position will be required to submit official doctoral transcripts in advance of a campus visit.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Dorina Mitrea, Search Committee Chair, at Dorina_Mitrea@Baylor.edu.

Applicants should request a confidential letter of recommendation through their Interfolio Dossier under the Letter section. Ensure that confidentiality is selected. Once requested, a blank letter will be created under applicant's Materials section and MUST be attached to the Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation requirement in the documents section of their application. The (blank) letters do not need to be finalized by recommenders in order to be attached by the applicant. Applicants will not be able to view confidential letters but will still be able to attach them to applications. If a letter has not been completed by the recommender by application submission, applicants will receive a notification once the letter is received in Interfolio. Information on how to request and attach confidential letters of recommendation to an Interfolio hosted position can be found here: https://product-help.interfolio.com/en_US/managing-letters-and-requests/request-letters-of-recommendation

*If a candidate desires to submit more than 3 letters of recommendation, additional letters of recommendation may be submitted as "additional documents" subject to the above considerations.

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.