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Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Position Number: 7289469
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Psychology and Neuroscience

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Jul 01, 2026
Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, in the College of Arts & Sciences, at Baylor University invites applications for two full-time lecturer faculty positions beginning in August 2027. We seek collaborative educators with strong commitment to teaching excellence within psychology or neuroscience courses at the undergraduate level. We especially welcome applications from those who could serve as an instructor in two or more of the following courses: abnormal psychology, cognition, human development, introduction to neuroscience, introduction to psychology, learning and behavior, neuroscience research methods, and sensation and perception. This appointment is a renewable 9-month full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates (see: Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors at Baylor University). Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. We prefer candidates with experience in undergraduate instruction as teacher of record and who can contribute to teaching courses of need within the department.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/187933

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted through Interfolio by 10/01/2026. Please submit the following materials: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) religious affiliation form (RAF) completed through Interfolio, (d) teaching statement that describes your teaching experience, courses you are interested teaching, your interest in a teaching-focused career path, and how you seek to foster student success within classes, (e) transcript of highest degree earned or, if the doctorate is in progress, transcript of completed doctoral hours (copy of unofficial transcript is acceptable for the application phase), and (f) document that includes the names and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. If you have experience in undergraduate instruction as teacher of record, please submit copies of (g) syllabi and (h) student evaluations.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Thomas Fergus, Search Committee Chair, at thomas_fergus@baylor.edu.

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.