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Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor: Biomedical Engineering
Job Type
Faculty
Position Information
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is accepting resumes for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning Fall 2023. Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences is expected to launch a new BS degree program in Biomedical Engineering starting Fall 2023 with two tracks: 1) biomechanics and tissue engineering, or 2) bio-electrics and biocomputational engineering.
Responsibilities
- Teach core undergraduate courses in the Biomedical Engineering Fields.
- Develop and teach core and advanced courses and laboratories in Biomedical Engineering and bioengineering areas that are listed in the current Biomedical Engineering curriculum.
- Initiate and pursue a vibrant research agenda in Biomedical Engineering or related fields in biomedical sciences that may lead to innovations.
- Develop grant proposals to secure research and educational funding.
- Publish in refereed journals and professional Conferences.
- Serve on department, school, university or community Committees.
- Actively assist in the pursuing and maintenance of ABET accreditation.
- Advise students based on the needs of the department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline in biomedical sciences by the start date of appointment.
- A record of excellence in research and innovation.
- A record of excellence in scholarly publications in Biomedical Engineering and science field.
- A commitment to teaching at the undergraduate levels.
- A dedication to service in both the research community and the university.
- Strong focus on bio-thermal, bio-fluid and bio-transport phenomena are of particular interest.
- Must have a background and expertise to teach courses in the curriculum, for example, but no limited to, bio-fluid mechanics, bio-thermodynamics, bio-transport phenomena, bio-materials, bio-mechanics, bioinstrumentation, bioimaging, etc.
- Evidence of ABET accreditation experience and knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior postdoctoral experience in biomedical research or work experience in medical center.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with faculty and staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of teaching as well as a broad knowledge in Biomedical Engineering or a closed related field.
- Excellent teaching and research skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Time management and organizational skill.
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
