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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Law, Trusts and Estates

Position Number: 6445150
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Law, Trusts and Estates
Law

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Aug 05, 2025
Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Teaching responsibilities are based on Baylor Law's curricular needs and applicant's experience; however, the primary teaching responsibility is expected to include upper-level courses in the area of trusts and estates, wealth transfers, estate planning, marital property, and estate administration. Position responsibilities include developing and implementing a research agenda in the individual's area of expertise. We welcome expressions of interest in all areas.

This appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor with the Baylor Law School with an anticipated appointment date of May 1, 2026.

For more information, please visit the Baylor Law website: https://www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php?id=980341.

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 one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. 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.

Qualifications:

An earned Juris Doctor is required.
Evidence of impressive academic performance in law school, such as a noteworthy ranking or GPA, earned law review membership and involvement, or other law school honors, e.g. (Order of the Coif membership) is required.
Experience as a practicing attorney in any field is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170883

Review of applicants will begin on August 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after October 31, 2025 can be considered. Candidates will be asked to provide and/or complete the following:

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (Candidates are encouraged to include a description of their interest in living and working in Central Texas)
Curriculum vitae
Law School Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted but official will be required for on-campus interviews)
Names and contact information for three professional references
Religious Affiliation Form
Equal Employment Opportunity Form

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.