Teaching Professor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

LOCATION

Waco, Texas

OPEN DATE

Sep 01, 2026

DEADLINE

Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Accounting and Business Law at the Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. The appointment as an Assistant Teaching Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor will depend on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Baylor is a Christian research university with a rich tradition of teaching excellence. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will help the department train undergraduate and graduate students in ways that model the Christian faith. An ideal candidate would have relevant professional and/or academic experience enabling them to teach a variety of accounting classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a strong preference for someone who can teach accounting information systems and/or emerging technology.

Overall, applicants will be expected to commit to excellence in teaching and service and, in carrying out these responsibilities, commit to authentically living out their faith.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The position requires a graduate degree in accounting or a related field.

• The ideal candidate will have either a PhD or a minimum of three years of professional experience.

• An ideal candidate will have relevant professional and/or academic experience enabling them to teach a variety of accounting classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a strong preference for someone who can teach accounting information systems and/or emerging technology.

• The applicant should be able to demonstrate their commitment to high-quality teaching and innovative and inclusive education.

The Department of Accounting and Business Law: Accounting and Business Law, one of seven departments in the Hankamer School of Business, has a strong tradition of educating professionals who achieve positions of leadership in international organizations. The Department is AACSB-accredited and offers three degrees – BBA, Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and Master of Taxation (MTax). The flagship program is an integrated five-year curriculum that culminates in either the MAcc or MTax degree. With the current trends in our discipline, the department incorporates data analytics and emerging technology throughout the curriculum, and graduate students can earn a Certificate in Accounting Data and Analytics while completing coursework. The department has 28 accounting faculty members, approximately 400 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students. For more information see www.baylor.edu/business/accounting/.

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 to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Review of applicants will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after March 31, 2027, will not be considered.

Interested individuals should apply via Interfolio. You will be requested to provide:

1) A cover letter that highlights any relevant professional experience and credentials, interest in higher education instruction, and personal commitment to Baylor’s unique mission;

2) A current Curriculum Vitae (CV);

3) A transcript (either official or unofficial) of the highest degree earned or in progress;

4) A statement of teaching describing how the applicant’s professional or academic experience shapes their teaching philosophy, approach to student engagement and mentoring, and vision for fostering effective and inclusive learning; and

5) Contact information for three professional references.

All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

For questions regarding the position, please contact either Cari Edison (cari_edison@baylor.edu) or Gia Chevis (gia_chevis@baylor.edu), search committee co-chairs. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Palomino, Office Manager (Marion_Palomino@baylor.edu, 254.710.6465).

APPLICATION PROCESS

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.