Research and Teaching Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow
Research and Teaching Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking an emerging teacherscholar whose field of research adds innovative teaching and new disciplinary knowledge for a community of student learners as well as contributes to the expertise of current faculty throughout the various departments majors and programs. Applicants from any discipline who are committed to enriching the lives of diverse student populations are encouraged to apply.
This oneyear Research and Teaching Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is funded by the College of Arts and Sciences and administered by the Graduate School. The RTE Postdoctoral Fellow will receive mentoring and professional development training.
The purpose of theprogram is designed to invite teacherscholars to contribute their expertise to a vibrant academic community here at Baylor University. Baylor is home to students who come from all 50 states and 100 foreign countries. They are an intellectually gifted and diverse student population. As an R1 institution Baylor University is a preeminent Christian research university. Departmental faculty and staff are deeply committed to the creation of a caring community where students receive mentorship and feel seen and known on a personal level.
Candidates for the Research and Teaching Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship must adhere to the strategic plan of the College of Arts & Sciences including the Diversity and Belonging goals as well as meet the needs of the specific department or program where they are placed.
*Fellowship Committee to Evaluate Applications based on expressed need from departments or programs. *
Requirements:
- PhD MFA or equivalent must be awarded prior to August 1st 2025.
Preferred Research and Teaching Experience:
- Candidates who have the ability to work collaboratively and form connections across the university and our community.
- Candidates with proven track record of teaching excellence.
- Candidates who have mentored students from diverse populations.
- Candidates whose pedagogies recognize the wide variety of learning styles of diverse student populations.
- Candidates whose research and teaching can potentially impact the broader Waco community.
- Candidates whose teaching and/or research experience shows a deliberate focus or concentration in the following areas are encouraged to apply.
- URM Communities
- FirstGeneration
- Indigenous Communities
- Rural Communities
- Differently Abled Communities
- Immigrant Communities
- Migrant Communities
- Studies In Women and Gender
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.
Review of applications will begin on Monday December 9th 2024
Only complete applications will be considered. When prompted please upload these 3 items:
- A curriculum vitae
- A single PDF document including these three sections:
- Cover letter describing your research and teaching experience.
- Teaching Philosophy Statement. 12 pages)
- Research Statement 12 pages) which includes explaining how your researchimpacts diverse student populations.
- Names and contact information for three academic references.
- Please also indicate your desired departmental affiliation
(Any additional documents can be uploaded into the references section of the application)
What You Will Do
- Teach a 22 teaching load during theacademic year
- Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Present research to the Baylor academic community at the conclusion of the fellowship
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance and generous timeoff. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Employment Type
Full-Time
