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Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer Faculty, Finance

Position Number: 6548990
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Business - Finance

Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer Faculty, Finance
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Aug 26, 2025
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Position Summary

The Department of Finance at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty aappointment beginning Fall 2026. We seek a mission-driven educator committed to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and service. This position plays a strategic role in advancing career readiness and industry engagement for Finance students.
Position Description

Appointing Unit: Department of Finance
Rank/Title: Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer Faculty, Finance
Discipline: Finance
Status: Full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver high-impact instruction and mentorship to undergraduate Finance students.
Engage actively in departmental and university service.
Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Advance Baylor University's Christian mission through teaching and service.
(Strongly desired) Lead and support Finance Career Management initiatives, including student career readiness, internship placement, and industry engagement-strong professional networks and employer relationships are highly desirable.
Support Baylor University's Christian mission through teaching and service.

About Baylor:

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.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

For Clinical Assistant Professor: Terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in Finance or a closely related field
For Lecturer Faculty: Master's degree in Finance or a closely related field, combined with substantial professional experience
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship
Strong alignment with Baylor University's Christian mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in academic clinical teaching
Strong industry connections and a proven ability to engage employers and alumni in support of student career development
Evidence of scholarly activity or sustained professional engagement
Experience in curriculum development and assessment

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171997

Review of applications (with full consideration) will begin October 20, 2025. Applicants must submit the following materials via Interfolio:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Cover Letter

- Transcript (official or unofficial) of highest degree earned or in progress

- Completed Religious Affiliation Form (RAF)

Applications received after January 15, 2026, cannot be considered.

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.