Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional-Open Rank

Description

The Department of Health Behavior in the CEPH-accredited School of Public Health at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full- time, academic professional track (non-tenure) position at the rank of either Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department with a commitment to scholarly inquiry across a broad spectrum of areas.

Texas A&M University is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), holds a Carnegie R1-Very High Research Activity classification, and is one of only 24 institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university.

The School of Public Health has over 95 faculty across four distinct departments. The School of Public Health is currently ranked #1 in Texas, 31/225 by U.S. News & World Report, and has the 6th largest student enrollment in the nation. The school has had record external funding growth over the past five years.

The Department of Health Behavior seeks a creative, engaged instructor. This instructional professor will be expected to contribute to the education and service mission of the Department, aiding in the development and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students, while maintaining excellence in the classroom.

Instructional faculty enjoy fully funded 9-month appointments with teaching (90%) and service (10%) responsibilities. The standard teaching load is seven (3-credit hour) classes a year, with options for additional (Summer) salary depending on school or department needs. Successful applicants will hold a doctoral degree with relevance to the research and teaching mission of the Department of Health Behavior, have a strong record of instructional experience, and a demostrated commitment to dynamic graduate and undergraduate teaching. This appointment is scheduled to start August 1st, 2027, though the formal start date is negotiable. Reviews will start in October 2026, with applications being considered until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience.