Job Description
Job Title:  School of Health Professions (Senior Faculty)
Division:  School of Health Professions
Work Arrangement: 
Location:  Houston, TX
Salary Range: 
FLSA Status:  Exempt
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Summary

The Department of School of Health Professions is currently seeking a Senior Faculty.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership and Program Administration

  • Lead the development and execution of the program's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with institutional leadership, faculty, and external stakeholders to enhance program visibility and impact.
  • Oversee program operations including budgeting, resource allocation, and policy development.
  • Chair program committees and represent the program on institutional and national platforms.
  • Foster and support consideration and inclusion of multiple points of view and backgrounds toward successes in recruitment, retention, and program culture. 

 

Curriculum Development and Instructional Oversight

  • Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based curricula aligned with American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation standards.
  • Lead curriculum innovation to reflect emerging trends in clinical psychology, healthcare, and evidence-based teaching effectiveness.
  • Supervise course directors and ensure instructional excellence across didactic and clinical components.
  • Coordinate with faculty to integrate research, ethics, and cultural competence into training.

 

Accreditation and Compliance

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA) standards.
  • Lead self-study preparation, site visit coordination, and submission of accreditation materials.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress, program outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through data-driven assessment and stakeholder feedback.

 

Faculty and Student Engagement

  • Recruit, mentor, and support faculty in professional development and scholarly activities.
  • Advise students on academic progress, internship readiness, licensure pathways, and career development.
  • Address students concerns and promote a supportive learning environment.
  • Serve as a primary liaison for admissions, curriculum, and student promotion committees.

 

Research and Scholarship

  • Maintain an active research agenda relevant to clinical psychology and graduate education.
  • Mentor doctoral students in dissertation development and scholarly dissemination.
  • Seek extramural funding to support program initiatives and research collaborations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program (Ph.D. preferred)
  • Licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the State of Texas.
  • Demonstrated experience in graduate-level teaching, curriculum development, and program leadership.
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards and processes (APA CoA preferred).
  • Commitment to respect different perspectives and for care of patients from all backgrounds. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a program director or in a similar leadership role.
  • Record of scholarly contributions to clinical psychology or health professions education.
  • Experience with interprofessional education and collaborative care models.

 

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

  

Requisition ID:  23707