Assistant to Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Functional Biology, Department of Biology

Location:Waco, TX
Open Date:Jul 30, 2026
at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Biology is continuing expansion of its research and education mission related to biomedical science. We seek outstanding early- and mid-career applicants conducting interdisciplinary basic science research that seeks to define the molecular and macromolecular mechanisms of human diseases. Applicants will be considered with expertise in any of the following areas:
Functional/Mechanistic Biology, Chemical Biology, Integrative Omics, Functional Omics, and/or Omics of Microbes and Microbiomes
. We are especially interested in candidates who explore cutting-edge approaches in functional omics, chemical biology, spatial imaging, and/or systems biology of human or microbial systems. Applicants should be interested in developing and advancing new functional capabilities to go beyond current abundance measurements to directly measure biomolecular activities, interactions, and regulation. The successful applicant will demonstrate a productive record of scholarship in one of the focal areas, embrace an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment, and develop new collaborations within and beyond Baylor University.

The position is a 9-month assignment through the academic year and will begin August 1, 2027.This is a full-time, tenure-track position with the possibility of tenure for experienced, highly qualified applicants at the Associate rank. The Department of Biology keenly values diversity and believes it is essential to achieving excellence.

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

About Baylor University:
Baylor University is located inWaco, 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 itsmiss ion of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in biology, microbiology, chemical biology, or a related field is required.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• Sustained record of research accomplishment is preferred.
• Demonstrated potential for success generating and maintaining extramural funding commensurate with their career stage is preferred.
• Successful applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, and contributing to our doctoral programs.

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 Affine Acceptance/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor’s full official

Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.