Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional-Open Rank
About the role
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 Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor. Texas A&M University is an AAU member, holds a Carnegie R1‑Very High Research Activity classification, and is one of only 24 institutions with the triple land‑grant, sea‑grant, and space‑grant designation. The School of Public Health is ranked #1 in Texas and 31st of 225 by U.S. News & World Report, has the 6th largest student enrollment nationally, and has experienced record external funding growth over the past five years. The position is scheduled to start August 1, 2027 (negotiable), with reviews beginning October 2026 and applications considered until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the education and service mission of the Department of Health Behavior.
- Aid in the development and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Maintain excellence in the classroom.
- Teaching responsibilities (90 %) with a standard load of seven 3‑credit hour courses per year.
- Service responsibilities (10 %).
- Opportunity for additional summer salary based on school or department needs.
- Fully funded 9‑month appointment.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in social and behavioral health, public health, health education, health promotion, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Strong record of instructional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to dynamic graduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching.
- Previous higher education teaching experience.
- Proven track‑record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Embodies thoughtful and innovative teaching practices.