Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world's largest Baptist University. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Pro Futuris.

We invite you to come discover the vision and excitement at Baylor as we seek to fill the following positions in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology.

Tracking ID#: F008565

POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor

QUALIFICATIONS: Baylor University invites applications for an Anthropologist at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a strong commitment to both research and undergraduate teaching. We seek applicants with expertise in international development and emphasis in the general area of health, ecology and environmental change. Specific research areas could be but are not limited to: epidemiology and environmental change; health and adaptation; food/nutritional security and climate change; livelihood security/vulnerability and disease; or resilience in the context of climate change. Geographical specialization is open but candidates with expertise in Latin America or Africa are encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Department of Anthropology at Baylor and to learn more about our programs, please visit our departmental website: Department of Anthropology.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will have a proven record of scholarly accomplishments and be expected to develop a research program, teach undergraduate courses at all levels, and assist in the development of a PhD program.

RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Baylor University rewards excellence in teaching and research with competitive salaries and benefits, including start-up funds for young scholars demonstrating excellent potential in their field.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2012 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application materials must be submitted by November 1, 2012.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and official transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Sara Alexander, Anthropology Search Committee Chair
Baylor University
Department of Anthropology
One Bear Place # 97173
Waco, Texas 76798-7173

Materials may be submitted electronically to: BR_Dutton@baylor.edu.

Baylor is a Baptist University affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.