ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Tenure
University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Science & Engineering
Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering
The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track/tenure-eligible faculty member in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position leverages engineering, scientific, and technological approaches for life science inquiries.
Preferences
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Imaging
- Neural Engineering
- Computational Biomedical Engineering
Other areas will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate research excellence, including initiating/continuing an independent, extramurally funded research program or serving as a principal investigator in collaborative teams.
- Show a strong commitment to classroom teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
- Engage in divisional, school, or university service appropriate to the position.
- Advance the goals and strategic plan of SSE and UMKC.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.
- At least two years of postdoctoral experience recommended.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.
- Postdoctoral experience (recommended).
Application Materials
- Complete job application.
- Letter of interest detailing qualifications, research focus, and experience.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Description of research interests, external funding, and goals.
- Statement of teaching interests/philosophy.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
All application materials should be combined into one PDF or Microsoft Word document.
Document name limit: 50 characters; no special characters.
Sponsorship Information
- Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates in H-1B or other work-authorized status.
Additional Information
- This is a 9-month, ranked, tenure-track or tenure-eligible, full-time faculty position with benefits.
- Salary is negotiable and commensurate with rank, funded research success, and credentials.
- Application review begins upon receipt and the position remains open until hired.