Lecturer, Full-time, Non-Tenure Track, Health Human Performance and Recreation

Lecturer, Full-time, Non-Tenure Track, Health Human Performance and Recreation Health, Human Performance and Recreation Location:

Waco, TX Open Date:

May 11, 2026

Deadline:

Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59

PM Eastern Time Description:

The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR) in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for two Full-Time Lecturer positions starting January 1, 2027 preferred, or August 1, 2027 negotiable. This position is for the academic year (mid-August to mid-May). Teaching opportunities during summer may be available depending on student demand. Full-time lecturers are eligible to progress toward the rank of Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professor. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Nothing recieved after August 1, 2026 can be considered. The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation is equipped with two state-of-the-art biochemistry and applied exercise science laboratories. The department has current and potential collaborative ties with the Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor Scott and White Health, the VISN17 Veterans Administration Center for Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans, and several local clinical settings. There is also a state-of-the-art anatomy teaching lab dedicated to the classes associated with these positions. The lab includes anatomic models, interactive computer whiteboards and a life-size virtual dissection table.

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 one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education . It offers competitive salaries and benefits , allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds , guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

A terminal degree in a related field is preferred, but applicants with healthcare and/or allied healthcare experience with a master's degree, along with extensive teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of lecture and laboratory sections of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology for Pre-Nursing, Pre-Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics students. Applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, Nursing, Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Motor Learning and Development, and Athletic Training are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185609 Applicants must submit an initial application packet through

Interfolio:

A formal letter of application/cover letter (specifically address how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill responsibilities); A full curriculum vitae; Transcript (official or unofficial) of all graduate degrees completed. Applicants will also complete three forms in

Interfolio:

HHPR Reference Contact Form (with three professional references); HHPR Applicant Information Form; Self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form. A selected pool of candidates may be asked to submit letters of reference. Finalists will be invited for an interview with the department and university administration. If you have questions, contact search committee chair, Matthea Williams, at Matthea_Williams@baylor.edu To learn more about the above position, visit: Baylor Human Resources ; the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation , and the Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences. 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e96069364497be46932cc442184d73bc