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

Rank Health Behavior Location College Station Open Date 10/1/2026 Position ID 190788 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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: Doctoral degree in social and behavioral health, public health, health education, health promotion, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with: Commitment to excellence in teaching. Previous higher education teaching experience. Proven track-record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Educators who embody thoughtful and innovative teaching practices is preferred.

Application Instructions

All applications materials should be submitted through or uploaded to Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/192545 . Please provide: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter outlining qualifications and interests in the position; (3) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching: and (4), Provide a list of five (5) references; references will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Note: candidates will be given advance notice prior to references being contacted. Reference will only be contacted for candidates selected for an interview.

Questions regarding this posting may be sent to either Dr. Junhyoung Kim ( [email protected] ), Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair, or Dr. Adam E. Barry ( [email protected] ), Professor and Department Head.

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 .