Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR) in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor starting in August 2025. This position is a 10-month appointment during the academic year. Teaching opportunities during summer may be available depending on student demand Clinical faculty are full-time faculty and are eligible to progress toward the rank of Clinical Professor. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, an applicant should submit his or her application materials by 11/16/2024.
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:
The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a Full-Time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position starting in August 2025. This position will support the Health Science Studies major. The successful candidate will serve as a significant resource for students on issues related to preparation and application for clinical healthcare professions, which include, but are not limited to, allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, pharmacy, optometry, and chiropractic medicine.
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in an academic disciple or professional field described above, and demonstrate competency by maintaining an active clinical license. Preferred candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with undergraduate pre-health or graduate health professions students.
Teaching responsibilities will center around teaching pre-health students clinical assessment skills with emphasis on review of systems, pharmacology, and imaging.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit an initial application packet that contains 1) a formal letter of application/cover letter (specifically address how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill responsibilities); 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) copies of transcripts of all degrees completed; 4) contact information for three references; 5) an HHPR applicant information form and 6) a university form addressing one’s philosophy and compatibility with Baylor’s Christian mission. A selected pool of candidates will then be asked to submit three letters of reference. The finalists will be invited for an interview with the department and university administration. All required materials must be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/154322
All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
If you have questions, contact search committee chair, Tricia Blalock, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT, CEEAA at [email protected].
Application Process
Baylor University conducts this search using Interfolio's Faculty Search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
