Assistant Professor: Motor Learning & Behavior Research Leader

Voices for Voices; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Motor Learning, Motor Control, Motor Behavior, or related movement-science area beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach, research, and serve while contributing to Baylor's nationally recognized research enterprise.

We seek an innovative scholar with a productive research agenda, ability to attract external funding, and a commitment to mentoring students across undergraduate and graduate

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Motor Control, Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in motor learning, motor control, motor behavior, skill acquisition, neuromotor function, or related areas.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with career stage, including peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Commitment to mentoring students through research, advising, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a nationally visible research program in motor learning, motor control, or motor behavior and contribute to Baylor University's continued growth as a leading Christian research university.
• Pursue external funding from federal, foundation, and industry sources.
• Publish scholarly work in high-quality peer‐reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses consistent with departmental needs and their area of expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers and advise graduate students.
• Collaborate with faculty across Baylor University and external partners to enhance interdisciplinary research opportunities.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
• Support Baylor University's mission of integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring community.

Skills

Motor learning

Motor control

Motor behavior

Skill acquisition

Neuromotor function

Rehabilitation science

Human performance

Education

PhD in Kinesiology/related field

Job description

Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Motor Learning, Motor Control, Motor Behavior, or related movement-science area beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach, research, and serve while contributing to Baylor's nationally recognized research enterprise.

We seek an innovative scholar with a productive research agenda, ability to attract external funding, and a commitment to mentoring students across undergraduate and graduate