Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Motor Learning​/Motor Behavior, HHPR

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 Assistant Professor position in Motor Learning, Motor Control, Motor Behavior, or a related area of movement science beginning August 2027. This position will support the department's teaching, research, and service missions while contributing to the continued growth of Baylor University's nationally recognized research enterprise.

Candidates must submit all materials by October 17, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

We seek an innovative scholar whose research advances understanding of motor learning, motor control, motor behavior, skill acquisition, neuromotor function, rehabilitation, human performance, or similar related areas of movement sciences. Candidates who can establish interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to Baylor University's growing research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose work has translational relevance to the various dimensions of health, injury prevention, adapted physical activity and recreation, or clinical applications.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in motor learning and maintain a productive research agenda, pursue external funding, publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, and engage undergraduate and graduate students in meaningful research experiences.

The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate and graduate motor learning teaching and related movement science courses. The successful candidate may also contribute to undergraduate instruction in adapted physical education or related program areas consistent with departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.

HHPR faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research in human performance, neuromuscular function, exercise physiology, cellular muscle adaptation, biomechanics, and applied health sciences. Faculty collaborate across Baylor University with external partners including Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor College of Medicine.

The department values interdisciplinary collaboration and seeks faculty who can contribute to a vibrant research environment while providing exceptional educational experiences for students.

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

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 an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state.

As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. 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.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent, ABD considered) in Kinesiology, Motor Behavior, Motor Learning, Motor Control, Neuroscience, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in motor learning, motor control, motor…