Professor and Chair, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Baylor University·Waco, TX
- Type
- Full-time
Professor and Chair, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Arts and Sciences
Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Jul 01, 2026
Description:
Baylor
University seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to serve as the inaugural Chair of the School of Earth and
Environmental Sciences (SEES). The Chair will play a central role in developing and advancing an integrated vision for research, education,
and program expansion aligned with Baylor's goals as a nationally recognized R1 institution. The Chair will demonstrate a commitment to
Baylor's mission as a Christian research university.
The new School, established in June 2026, is being formed through the
integration of the Departments of Environmental Science and Geosciences and builds on established strengths across a broad range of earth
and environmental systems research and teaching. These include environmental health and toxicology, environmental chemistry, ecosystem and
atmospheric modeling, hydrological and surface processes, biogeosciences, climate and paleoclimate, energy geosciences, environmental law
and policy, and solid earth and planetary sciences. Committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, SEES is expanding its
academic programs and interdisciplinary collaborations to drive continued growth and impact.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of
Arts & Sciences, the Chair will provide strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leadership in shaping SEES identity,
advancing its research and academic programs, and increasing its national and international visibility. The successful candidate will lead
SEES during a period of anticipated growth, including the expansion of academic programs and increased interdisciplinary collaboration
across Earth and Environmental Sciences, while supporting a commitment to Baylor's mission, as is expected for a Christian research
university.
The Chair will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to:
- Develop, articulate, and implement a strategic vision for SEES aligned with Baylor's priorities as a
Carnegie-designated R1 institution - Advance research excellence and external funding
- Strengthen undergraduate and graduate
education - Foster interdisciplinary initiatives within SEES and across the University
- Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty
with strong records of research, teaching, and service - Enhance the School's national and international visibility
- Oversee
academic programs, budgeting, personnel, and administrative operations
do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University:
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The Chair will work
collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to:
- Develop, articulate, and implement a
strategic vision for SEES aligned with Baylor's priorities as a Carnegie-designated R1 institution - Advance
research excellence and external funding - Strengthen undergraduate and graduate education
- Foster interdisciplinary
initiatives within SEES and across the University - Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty with strong records of research, teaching,
and service - Enhance the School's national and international visibility
- Oversee academic programs, budgeting, personnel,
and administrative operations
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:
REQUIRED
- Earned doctorate in Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Environmental
Health, Geoscience, or a closely related field - Demonstrate scholarship and record of external funding consistent with an
appointment as a tenured Professor - Experience in academic leadership or administration
- Strong commitment
to excellence in teaching and mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships across
disciplines and with internal and external partners - Ability to develop and articulate a clear vision for advancing research and
academic programs in Earth and Environmental Sciences - A track record of successfully developing and implementing new
initiatives
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/188136
To apply, please submit the following materials
through Interfolio:
- Letter of application addressing interest and qualification, including the following sections:
- Statement of research interests and accomplishments
- Statement of teaching philosophy and accomplishments
- Statement of
leadership experience and vision for the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Copy of the official transcript
from the highest-degree granting institution - Curriculum vita
- Names and contact information for three professional
references
Review
of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after
November 30, 2026 will be considered.
For questions regarding the position, please contact search chair, Dr. Kevin
Chambliss, at Kevin_Chambliss@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.
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