Open Faculty Positions

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

All applications submitted by 10/1/2026 (11:00 p.m. Central Time) will be fully considered, with a review of applications starting 9/15/2026.

Position Description

Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective Fall 2027. We are searching for a collaborative faculty member with research experience in clinical, behavioral, cellular, or molecular neuroscience. Individuals with experience using rodents, alternative animal models, or humans are encouraged to apply. A doctoral degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in neuroscience or a related discipline is required by the time the appointment begins. Successful candidates will have a sustained record of research excellence, demonstrate the potential to generate extramural funding commensurate with their career stage, and be able to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students successfully. For the 2026-27 Hiring Cycle, 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.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in neuroscience or a related discipline is required by the time the appointment begins, with two or more years of post-doctoral study preferred. Successful candidates should have a sustained record of research, and evidence of the potential to generate extramural funding commensurate with their career stage. Applicants should evidence the potential to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively, as well as to provide research mentorship.

Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted through Interfolio by 10/01/2026.

Position Description

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, in the College of Arts & Sciences, at Baylor University invites applications for two full-time lecturer faculty positions beginning in August 2027. We seek collaborative educators with strong commitment to teaching excellence within psychology or neuroscience courses at the undergraduate level. We especially welcome applications from those who could serve as an instructor in two or more of the following courses: abnormal psychology, cognition, human development, introduction to neuroscience, introduction to psychology, learning and behavior, neuroscience research methods, and sensation and perception. This appointment is a renewable 9-month full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates (see: Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors at Baylor University). 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.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. We prefer candidates with experience in undergraduate instruction as teacher of record and who can contribute to teaching courses of need within the department.

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 an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. 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 its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

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