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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Position Number: 6425069
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Psychology and Neuroscience

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jul 15, 2025
Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2026. We are searching for a collaborative faculty member with research, teaching, and/or service that will contribute to the success and excellence of our department. Research experience in health and behavioral sciences is preferred. The specific area of investigation is open but could encompass areas such as health psychology, behavioral medicine, clinical health, and health disparities. We invite applicants from clinical, biological, developmental, social, quantitative, epidemiological, and other health-related research backgrounds to apply.

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 qualifications:

Possess an earned doctorate in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
Demonstrate a record of research accomplishments, and evidence of the potential to generate and maintain extramural funding commensurate with career stage.
Evidence the potential to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate students, as well as provide research mentorship.

Preferred qualifications:

Be able to contribute to one or both of our doctoral programs (Psy.D. and Ph. D. in psychology).

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168937

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio: (a) letter of application/cover letter, (b) statement describing research agenda and funding goals (c) statement of teaching interests, (d) curriculum vitae (e) unofficial copy of the transcript from highest-degree granting institution (an official copy of the transcript will be needed before hire), (f) contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation, (g) Baylor self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (completed through Interfolio).

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted before October 1, 2025, 11:00 P.M. Central Time.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Christine Limbers, Search Committee Chair, at christine_limbers@baylor.edu.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, 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 complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.