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Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Department of Marketing

Position Number: 6712917
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Business - Marketing and Sales

Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Department of Marketing
Marketing

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Nov 10, 2025
Deadline: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Marketing in the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position. This appointment is a renewable full-time teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful applicants and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful applicants. The full-time Lecturer position offers competitive benefits, including a tuition remission program and a generous University retirement contribution (https://hr.web.baylor.edu/benefits). Planned start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. The ideal candidate would be able to teach undergraduate marketing courses and contribute to the Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) by offering courses in Analytics or Sales. There are also opportunities to serve in the S3E program. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester during the fall and spring semesters. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, engage in professional activities consistent with the Department of Marketing's expectations for Lecturers, and actively support Baylor University's mission as a Christian university.

About the Marketing Department: The Marketing Department provides a very collegial environment, with 22 faculty members (https://hankamer.baylor.edu/marketing/faculty-staff). Two centers for excellence offer opportunities for collaboration with industry partners: the Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) and the Center for Professional Selling. In particular, the S3E is the only program in the US focused on generating revenue for sports (https://sites.baylor.edu/baylors3/the-mike-curb-s3e-program/), offering students and faculty hands-on experience and professional connections. S3E graduates pursue careers in sales or business analytics across the sports and entertainment industry, including with major league teams, university athletics, corporations and agencies. Baylor S3E also hosts a variety of national competitions across business disciplines (https://sites.baylor.edu/ncbc/), both within and beyond sports and entertainment, in service of Baylor's mission.

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:

A completed master's degree in Marketing, Business, or a closely related field by the start date us required.
Relevant industry experience is preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented academic environment is preferred.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170971

Review of applications will begin on Dec. 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

Nothing received after April 30, 2026 can be considered.

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/170971

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., supervisor, peer, or student evaluations; teaching awards or recognitions) if applicable.
Transcripts (official or unofficial) of the highest degree earned or in progress. Unofficial transcripts is acceptable for initial application. Official transcript will be required for candidates invited for on-campus interviews.
Names and contact information of three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.
All applications 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.