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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Economics

Position Number: 6570729
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Economics

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Economics
Economics

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Sep 15, 2025
Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Economics at Baylor University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. We seek scholars engaged in applied, policy-oriented, or business-relevant research with strong preference given to candidates specializing in health economics. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

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:
Required:

Ph.D. in Economics, Health Policy, Health Services Research, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality scholarly research.
Strong commitment to teaching excellence.
Interest in securing external funding.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/172650

Applicants will submit

cover letter
C.V.
teaching statement
research statement
job market paper
three confidential letters of recommendation

Applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled. Nothing received after May 15, 2026 can be considered.

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.