Pediatrics - Administration (Assistant Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7330913 (Ref:24961-en_US)
Posted: May 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Research, is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) to join its growing research enterprise. The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment within the Division of Research and a secondary appointment in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
This position offers a collaborative academic environment with strong institutional support for independent and translational research.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an independent, externally funded research program
- Conduct high-impact research aligned with departmental and institutional priorities
- Collaborate with clinical and research faculty across multiple divisions
- Contribute to teaching and mentoring of trainees, fellows, and junior faculty
- Participate in service activities consistent with faculty rank and expertise
Qualifications
- PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated research productivity and potential for independent funding
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and mentorship
- Competitive benefits package consistent with faculty appointments
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
