Assistant Professor, Fiber Arts

Assistant Professor, Fiber Arts

 Baylor University   

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier-one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our academic strategic plan, Illuminate (baylor.edu/illuminate). As the world’s largest Baptist University, Baylor offers over 40 doctoral programs and has more than 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 85 countries.

 Baylor seeks to fill the following tenure-track faculty position within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art and Art History:

M.F.A. in Fiber Arts. Candidate should be a committed artist and educator with knowledge of contemporary and traditional fibers practices wishing to work in a thriving undergraduate art and art history department. Evidence of successful teaching and fibers-centered studio practice in professional work required. Ability to seek external funding strongly encouraged to support research.

The appointment begins in August 2022.  A description of the position, including qualifications, responsibilities, and the specific application process, is available at this Interfolio link:  

http://apply.interfolio.com/87874. Candidates should possess an M.F.A. in Fiber Arts. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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