Baylor University
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK, SOCIAL WORK
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, 76798
Baylor University seeks to fill the Danny and Lenn Prince Chair in Social Work
to start August 2026. Details for this position can be found at
apply.interfolio.com/169177 .
Position Description
This endowed faculty position is at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the
Diana R. Garland School of Social Work and will demonstrate a substantial scholarship
program in gerontology and a commitment to the educational preparation of social
workers.
Qualifications
Required:
an earned research doctorate,
an enthusiasm for the mission of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work,
a strong record of effective teaching,
a strong record of service/student engagement, and
a demonstrated ability to pursue a rigorous research agenda with commensurate
publications and external funding with an emphasis on the care of older adults.
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a minimum of two years post-master's
professional experience is preferred.
Application Instructions
The review of applicants will begin after September 1, 2025 and will continue until the
position is filled. Nothing received after September 30, 2025 will be considered.
To apply, please submit through Interfolio the following:
a cover letter,
curriculum vitae,
transcript (official or unofficial) of the highest university degree conferred,
research statement
teaching philosophy, and
contact information for three professional references.
All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form
in Interfolio.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To learn more about the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, and Baylor University,
please visit the appropriate URL: www.baylor.edu/social_work; or www.baylor.edu. To
learn more about the position, you may email the position search chair, Dr. Holly
Oxhandler at GSSWFacultySearch@baylor.edu, and to begin the application process,
please visit: apply.interfolio.com/169177.
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.
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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