Baylor University
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, HHPR, Health Science Studies
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Overview
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Health Science Studies, Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) at Baylor University. This full-time tenure-track position is at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2026, to directly support the Health Science Studies major within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. The program offers concentrations for students pursuing Pre-Health tracks (e.g., Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy), Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, and other related fields. Baylor seeks faculty who will support its mission as a Christian university within a caring, faith-informed community. Location:
Waco, TX Open Date:
Sep 05, 2025 Deadline:
Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Responsibilities
The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate courses within the Health Science Studies curriculum, enabling students to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions. Develop and maintain a robust externally funded research program with active undergraduate involvement in research projects. Engage in clinical, applied, or translational medical research, with emphasis on clinical disorders across systems such as cardiovascular, neurological, skeletal, and endocrine. Contribute to program development and collaboration within the department and across campus, including partnerships with Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and other local clinical/research partners. Foster collaborations that enhance the translatability of pre-clinical research and align with existing strengths in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle biology. Demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate research engagement and experiential learning. Qualifications
Required: Earned doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical, health sciences, or clinical field. Evidence of applied and/or translational research expertise in one or more targeted areas. Demonstrated potential for or a record of securing external research funding. Strong commitment to undergraduate research engagement and experiential learning. Preferred: Ability to perform diagnostic procedures (e.g., ultrasounds, computed tomography, muscle biopsies) for research applications. Ability to teach undergraduate students how to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions. Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience. Prior experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in research settings. Collaborative track record across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. Application Instructions
To apply, visit the Interfolio URL: apply.interfolio.com/172776. This search uses Interfolio's Faculty Search platform. Applicants must submit: 1) Formal letter of application/cover letter addressing qualifications and research/teaching interests 2) Current curriculum vitae 3) Official or unofficial transcript of highest degree earned 4) Contact information for three professional references 5) Completed HHPR applicant information form All applicants will also complete the Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Finalists will be invited for interviews with departmental and university leadership. All materials must be submitted via Interfolio at the URL above. About Baylor University
Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas. It is the oldest college in the state and serves a diverse student population. Baylor achieved R1 status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022 and has been recognized in various rankings for excellence and staff satisfaction. Baylor is committed to compliance with anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action requirements. The university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination is available online.
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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Health Science Studies, Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) at Baylor University. This full-time tenure-track position is at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2026, to directly support the Health Science Studies major within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. The program offers concentrations for students pursuing Pre-Health tracks (e.g., Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy), Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, and other related fields. Baylor seeks faculty who will support its mission as a Christian university within a caring, faith-informed community. Location:
Waco, TX Open Date:
Sep 05, 2025 Deadline:
Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Responsibilities
The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate courses within the Health Science Studies curriculum, enabling students to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions. Develop and maintain a robust externally funded research program with active undergraduate involvement in research projects. Engage in clinical, applied, or translational medical research, with emphasis on clinical disorders across systems such as cardiovascular, neurological, skeletal, and endocrine. Contribute to program development and collaboration within the department and across campus, including partnerships with Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and other local clinical/research partners. Foster collaborations that enhance the translatability of pre-clinical research and align with existing strengths in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle biology. Demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate research engagement and experiential learning. Qualifications
Required: Earned doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical, health sciences, or clinical field. Evidence of applied and/or translational research expertise in one or more targeted areas. Demonstrated potential for or a record of securing external research funding. Strong commitment to undergraduate research engagement and experiential learning. Preferred: Ability to perform diagnostic procedures (e.g., ultrasounds, computed tomography, muscle biopsies) for research applications. Ability to teach undergraduate students how to conduct and interpret research and apply evidence-based practice in their future health professions. Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience. Prior experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in research settings. Collaborative track record across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. Application Instructions
To apply, visit the Interfolio URL: apply.interfolio.com/172776. This search uses Interfolio's Faculty Search platform. Applicants must submit: 1) Formal letter of application/cover letter addressing qualifications and research/teaching interests 2) Current curriculum vitae 3) Official or unofficial transcript of highest degree earned 4) Contact information for three professional references 5) Completed HHPR applicant information form All applicants will also complete the Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Finalists will be invited for interviews with departmental and university leadership. All materials must be submitted via Interfolio at the URL above. About Baylor University
Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas. It is the oldest college in the state and serves a diverse student population. Baylor achieved R1 status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022 and has been recognized in various rankings for excellence and staff satisfaction. Baylor is committed to compliance with anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action requirements. The university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination is available online.
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