Assistant to Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Geosciences
Geosciences

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jul 07, 2025
Deadline: Sep 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within the Department of Geosciences, effective Fall 2026. We invite applicants who demonstrate a commitment and potential to develop an outstanding, externally funded research program in the area of Critical Minerals and Materials. We are particularly interested in candidates with a clearly established connection between their geosciences research program and emerging questions in mineral/material science. The specific research field may include the application of field- and lab-based research in areas including, but not limited to, critical mineral exploration, mobilization, concentration, and recovery or related areas at the interface of geoscience, sustainability, energy, and materials science. Top applicants will also enthusiastically commit to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Teaching opportunities may include core undergraduate classes including mineralogy, petrology, and/or structural geology and graduate classes in the candidate's area of expertise such as mineral resources, economic geology, energy sustainability, geochemistry, rock mechanics, or spectroscopy/crystallography.

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:
All candidates must possess an earned doctorate in Geosciences or a related field by the time of appointment. Post-doctoral experience is preferred, as well as a sustained record of research accomplishment and the demonstrated potential to generate external funding. Mid-career candidates with a strong record of scholarly achievement and a record of significant external funding may be considered at the Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded program of research and contribute to our doctoral program (https://geosciences.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/graduate-studies). We prefer candidates who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following: mentoring of graduate and/or undergraduate students; teaching, including development and delivery of instructional materials; engagement with programs directed toward first-generation students; active involvement in scientific outreach; service to the scientific community; and supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate research.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168931

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

(a) letter of application;

(b) current curriculum vitae;

(c) statement describing research agenda and funding goals (maximum of 3 pages);

(d) statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (maximum of 2 pages);

(e) copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution indicating receipt of degree (unofficial copy acceptable for application; if the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should be submitted);

(f) a single document with contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation;

(g) Baylor self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (completed through Interfolio).

Candidates invited for an interview need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central Time on 9/15/2025.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. James Fulton at james_fulton@baylor.edu.

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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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