Tenure-Track Professor: Motor Learning & Movement Science

Performance Edge

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Motor Learning, Motor Control, or Motor Behavior, to start August 2027. This position supports teaching, research, and service within the HHPR department and seeks candidates who can foster interdisciplinary collaborations and translational impact.

The successful candidate will build a productive research program, seek external funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and mentor students across

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in a closely related field or ABD considered.
  • Demonstrated expertise in motor learning, motor control, motor behavior, or related areas.
  • Clear record of scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications.
  • Evidence of potential to develop and sustain externally funded research.
  • Excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching anticipated.
  • Commitment to mentoring students through research and development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain a nationally visible research program in motor learning, control, or behavior.
  • Pursue external funding from federal, foundation, and industry sources.
  • Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with expertise.
  • Mentor undergraduate researchers and advise graduate students.
  • Collaborate with Baylor faculty and external partners to broaden interdisciplinary opportunities.
  • Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Skills

Motor learning
Motor control
Motor behavior
Skill acquisition
Neuromotor function
Research funding

Education

Ph.D. in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Motor Learning, Motor Control, or Motor Behavior, to start August 2027. This position supports teaching, research, and service within the HHPR department and seeks candidates who can foster interdisciplinary collaborations and translational impact.

The successful candidate will build a productive research program, seek external funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and mentor students across

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