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Orr Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities
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Position Number: 5510251
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Orr Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities
Medical Humanities

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Aug 09, 2024
Deadline: Nov 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University is pleased to invite applications for The Scott & Susan Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities & Christian Faith. The Orr Chair will elevate the Medical Humanities Program with a focus on teaching and mentorship, as well as meaningful academic research and scholarship in this rapidly expanding and innovative field in order to amplify Baylor University's distinctly Christian voice in the preparation of healthcare professionals. This position is expected to contribute to the tradition of outstanding teaching at Baylor University and to the signature academic initiatives identified by the College of Arts and Sciences and the R1 goals of the university.

The appointment will be as an Associate to Full Clinical Professor in Medical Humanities or an Associate to Full Professor in a related department with a primary appointment in Medical Humanities. It begins in August 2025, but an earlier start date may be possible.

Baylor University's Medical Humanities Program (https://medicalhumanities.artsandsciences.baylor.edu) was established in 2004--one of the first programs offering a baccalaureate degree in Medical Humanities. Our mission is to provide a transformational education for students seeking careers in healthcare, the medical arts, and affiliated professions under the guidance of faculty committed to compelling scholarship and dedicated to service. We value excellence in teaching integrated with engagement and service to our community.

We equip undergraduate students who aspire towards careers in and around healthcare with an outstanding foundation in the sciences and rich exposure to the humanities. We encourage students to consider ethical and spiritual issues they will encounter in healthcare, explore the most profound meanings of health and healing, and embrace the sacred nature of their vocation.

Our curriculum consists of courses taught by faculty from many other disciplines, including English, Religion, Philosophy, History, Sociology, and Psychology. Central to this degree are courses that focus on the role of Christian spirituality in healthcare, the importance of the relationship between patient and practitioner, and the changing nature of healthcare in the 21st century. The faculty in our program has strong ties to the Waco medical community, which allow us to offer outstanding opportunities for clinical experiences, mentoring, and service.

The Medical Humanities Program intersects with multiple units in the University, including the Honors College and Robbins College for Health and Human Sciences. We also have a significant role in the Baylor Ethics Initiative (Human Flourishing, Leadership & Ethics Research). The candidate who fills this position will become an integral part of the, "community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to critical and creative research about how Christian beliefs and practice relate - presently and potentially - the to the broader cultural, social, economic, and political systems that we inhabit as local, national and global citizens."

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Outstanding candidates with terminal degrees in a professional or academic specialization intersecting with healthcare are invited to apply. The successful candidate will support Baylor University's stated mission to be a world-class research institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, be a recognized scholar in their field, be an experienced and effective classroom teacher, and demonstrate the capacity to mentor undergraduate students effectively. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with some or all of the following skills:

A history of external funding

Clinical experiences in fields such as direct patient care, medical education, healthcare administration, and/or involvement in healthcare policy.

Collaborative experience with students and faculty from other departments.

Established reputations at regional, national, and international levels.

Experience and/or interest in strategic planning.

Administrative experience

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150689

Applications must be submitted by 11 pm CST on November 1, 2024. All required materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Applicants must submit an initial application packet that contains:

A cover letter that specifically addresses how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill responsibilities.
A full curriculum vitae.
A statement describing your philosophy of teaching.
Names and contact information for 3 references.
Official copy of the transcript from highest-degree granting institution. (Copy of an official transcript is acceptable for application).

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

Select candidates will be notified that we are requesting letters of recommendation from your references. An official copy of the transcript of your terminal degree will be required prior to a campus visit and interview. Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Lauren Barron, search committee chair, at Lauren_Barron@baylor.edu.

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, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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