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Assistant Professor- Biomedical Engineering

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor- Biomedical Engineeringat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University's Department of Biomedical Engineering has an opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a candidate with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and applied research in the area of imaging. Outstanding candidates will be considered at associate professor level.

Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department.

Provide mentoring to students.

Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members, departmental committees and other service committees across the university.

Participate in activities such as student registration, orientation, convocations and commencements.

Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and functions.

Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, as applicable.

Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.

Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines, and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering; with thesis work and emphasis in the biomedical imaging. PhD must be conferred by August 18, 2025.

Evidence of successful college teaching experience of Biomedical Engineering or related courses.

Evidence of research participation and dissemination of research findings

Demonstrated expertise in the ability to use various types of research techniques to advance knowledge of human response to injury.

Demonstrated or has the potential to conduct scholarly works using experimental or computational methods.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, three reference letters, research statement along with a detailed CV.

School/College/Division:

H05 - College of Engineering

Primary department:

H0513 - Biomedical Engineering

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.