Open Date
Aug 4, 2026
Close Date
Oct 31, 2026
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 trusts and estates, wealth transfers, estate planning, marital property, and estate administration. Research responsibilities include developing and implementing a research agenda in the individual’s area of expertise.
The Faculty Appointments Committee also encourages applicants whose expertise lies in other transactional practice 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 August 1, 2027.
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 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.
Qualifications
- Must possess an earned Juris Doctor
- 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).
- Experience as a practicing attorney in any field is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Instructions
Review of applicants will begin on August 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after October 31, 2026 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
In addition, all applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form and Equal Employment Opportunity Form.
EEO 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.
