The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University is pleased to invite applications for The Scott & Susan Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities & Christian Faith.  The Orr Chair will elevate the Medical Humanities Program with a focus on teaching and mentorship, as well as meaningful academic research and scholarship in this rapidly expanding and innovative field in order to amplify Baylor University’s distinctly Christian voice in the preparation of healthcare professionals. This position is expected to contribute to the tradition of outstanding teaching at Baylor University and to the signature academic initiatives identified by the College of Arts and Sciences and the R1 goals of the university.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted by 11 pm CST on November 1, 2024.   All required materials must be submitted through Interfolio.  For more information and to apply, please go to  http://apply.interfolio.com/150689. Applicants must submit an initial application packet that contains:

1. A cover letter that specifically addresses how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill responsibilities.
2. A full curriculum vitae.
3. A statement describing your philosophy of teaching.
4. Names and contact information for 3 references.
5. Official copy of the transcript from highest-degree granting institution.  (Copy of an official transcript is acceptable for application).

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. 

Select candidates will be notified that we are requesting letters of recommendation from your references.  An official copy of the transcript of your terminal degree will be required prior to a campus visit and interview. Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Lauren Barron, search committee chair, at Lauren_Barron@baylor.edu.

With a main campus 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 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.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor University 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 University is a private, not-for-profit university governed by a predominantly Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. Baylor University is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches, and is an associate member of the Baptist World Alliance. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As such, the University prescribes standards of personal conduct that are consistent with its religious mission and values and lawfully considers a person's religion in the employment context. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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About Baylor University

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 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 giving faculty and staff the chance 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.

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