Next Steps for International Scholars
Baylor sponsors International Scholars at the Faculty and Postdoctoral staff throughout the university on a departmental basis. If you have questions about sponsorship for any role, feel free to ask your main point of contact or recruiter during the hiring process. You are not required to divulge the need for sponsorship prior to the offer being extended and accepted. Not all positions are granted sponsorship. Carefully read each job posting paying special attention to the language regarding eligibility to work in the US.
Resources for Applicants & New Hires
- Application Process - Click below to find out more about the hiring process for both Faculty and Staff. Postdoctoral roles at Baylor are considered staff.
- Accepting the Job Offer
- Once you have accepted an offer with the University, inform your recruiter or contact that you will need sponsorship for employment.
- A Baylor HR International Talent Advisor will work with you to evaluate your specific sponsorship needs and help you understand what is available with the position you have accepted.
- Once you have decided on the appropriate U.S. visa you wish to pursue, the IE Talent Advisor will continue to walk you through the process.
- A background check will be performed through a third-party company.
- After your background check has successfully completed and your Visa has been approved, your IE Talent Advisor will begin helping you with any Baylor provided relocation assistance.
- Be sure to keep your IE Talent Advisor informed of any changes in your travel, visa status, or personal circumstances that would change the date of arrival.
- Complete onboarding tasks in Ignite.
- Once you have accepted an offer with the University, inform your recruiter or contact that you will need sponsorship for employment.
Relocation Information - Moving to Waco Texas & Baylor University
Baylor University is committed to providing a comprehensive international employment process. Below you will find several resources to assist your transition to Baylor University once hired. If you have any questions during this process, please email International_Employment@baylor.edu.
Waco is a city at the heart of the state of Texas. A large sprawling state with a diverse population and many different natural resources and features. Your move to Waco will be an exiting time, and your HR International Employment Talent Advisors are here to help. A multitude of options for education of your young ones, housing, and leisure activities are available. Below you will find some resources to start you in your journey.
- Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor In Deeds.
- Explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
- Waco Area Secondary and Elementary Schools
- Information about Waco, Texas
