Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, HHPR, Health Science Studies

Description

The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR) in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2026. This position will directly support the Health Science Studies major, one of the largest undergraduate pre-health programs at Baylor University. The program provides academic concentrations for students pursuing: Pre-Medicine (Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Optometry, and Pre-Pharmacy), Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, and other Health Professions (Pre-Genetic Counseling, Pre-Healthcare Administration, and related fields).

We seek a candidate who has expertise in clinical, applied, or translational medical research and is also an effective undergraduate educator. The ideal applicant will be comfortable teaching in the Health Science Studies curriculum that equips undergraduate students with the skills to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions. Candidates research should focus on clinical disorders, including but not limited to the following systems: cardiovascular, neurological, skeletal, endocrine, etc. Preference will be given to applicants whose research expertise complements our existing strengths in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle biology, and who can foster collaborations that enhance the translatability of the department’s pre-clinical research. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust, externally funded research program with a strong commitment to involving undergraduate students in research. As a Christian university, Baylor seeks faculty who have an active Christian or Jewish faith and who will support its mission by fostering academic excellence within a caring, faith-informed community.

About the Department & Facilities:
HHPR houses state-of-the-art research laboratories supporting applied and translational biomedical science in both human and complementary model systems. Collaborative opportunities exist within Robbins College and across campus, including with Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and other local clinical and research partners.

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 one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. 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

Required:
o   Earned doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical, health sciences, or clinical field.
o   Evidence of applied and/or translational research expertise in one or more targeted areas.
o   Demonstrated potential for or record of securing external research funding.
o   Strong commitment to undergraduate research engagement and experiential learning.

Preferred:
o   Ability to perform diagnostic procedures (e.g., ultrasounds, computed tomography, muscle biopsies) for research applications.
o   Ability to teach undergraduate students how to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions.
o   Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
o   Prior experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in research settings.
o   Collaborative track record across disciplinary and institutional boundaries.

Application Instructions

This search is being conducted using Interfolio’s Faculty Search platform. Applicants must submit:
1.      Formal letter of appli