Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Child and Family Studies
Baylor University seeks to fill a Full-Time Lecturer position in Child and Family Studies within the Department of Human Sciences and Design. This non-tenure track appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position within a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year renewable promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.
The individual who holds this position will be responsible for mentoring students and teaching undergraduate classes in areas such as human development, parenting education and theory, and family development theories. University, community, and professional service are expected.
1. ) A master's degree in human development, family studies, or a closely related field is required by the start date.
2.) Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, successful undergraduate teaching is required.
3.) The capacity to teach a variety of human development and family sciences courses is required.
4.) Active participation in organizations that support children, youth and families is preferred.
5.) Professional experience in a related industry (e.g., healthcare, human service and development, non-profit) is preferred.
6.) Certification in Family Life Education (CFLE) is preferred.
About Baylor University: 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, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Job Overview
1224 South 8th Street
Waco, TX 76706
United States
To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted by October 7, 2024. Nothing received after October 15, 2024 can be considered.
Applicants must submit required materials through Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/149978 , which include the following:
1.) Formal letter of application (specifically address how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill these responsibilities).
2.) Full curriculum vitae.
3.) Copy of unofficial transcript through highest degree earned (official transcript required prior to on-campus interview).
4.) Contact information for three references.
All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
If you have any questions, contact Ruthie Davis, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] or 254-710-3992.
