Clinical Assistant Professor: Behavioral Science & Community Health

Texas A&M; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time 11-month Academic Professional Track (non-tenure) faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. Start date: August 2026 or negotiable.

Responsibilities include leading the behavioral science curriculum across the DDS and dental hygiene programs, establishing a research program in community engagement and implementation science, and supporting College

Qualifications

• PhD in behavioral science, implementation science, psychology, or related field.
• Training and experience in behavioral science relevant to health or oral health.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and lead educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the behavioral science curriculum across the DDS and dental hygiene programs.
• Establish a research program focused on community engagement and implementation science.
• Participate in the College’s community outreach and engagement activities.

Skills

behavioral science

health behavior theory

motivational interviewing

patient communication

cultural competence

social determinants of oral health

Education

PhD in behavioral science or related field

Job description

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Public Health Sciences

Open Date

Open Date

4/13/2026

Position ID

Position ID

180866

Description

The Department of Public Health Sciences in the College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full time 100%FTE, academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position with an 11-month service period; the start date is August, 2026, or negotiable. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor; rank commensurate on review of qualifications.

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

The Department of Public Health Sciences seeks to hire a faculty member with PhD in behavioral science or related field.

The faculty member will:

• Lead and contribute to the behavioral science curriculum across the DDS and dental hygiene programs, including instruction in health behavior theory, motivational interviewing, patient communication, cultural competence, and social determinants of oral health, etc.
• Establish a research program focused on community engagement and implementation science and pursue extramural research funding.
• Participate in the College’s community outreach and engagement activities to enhance the College’s community impact.

Candidate must have a PhD in behavioral science, implementation science, psychology, or closely related filed, and demonstrated the training and experience in behavioral science relevant to health or oral health.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover Letter 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses. 4) Personal Statement include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.

Please forward questions regarding this position to Dr. Peggy Timothe at [e-mail]

Incomplete and/or ineligible submission will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program .