System Identification Number:
6002110

Posting Origination:
UNT

Department:
Biomedical Engineering (130300)

College/School:
College of Engineering http://engineering.unt.edu

Rank/Title:
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BMEN). We are looking for candidates with research accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: cancer research, drug delivery; biosensors; neuroengineering; artificial organs; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

The candidate for the position in Biomedical Engineering is expected to teach BMEN undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program funded by external sources, support and mentor graduate students, and provide service to the University and the profession.

We are looking for a candidate who has entrepreneurial spirit, is willing to build a research group around his or her research interests, and help establish and grow a new department and degree programs.

Submit nominations and questions regarding the position to Dr. Vijay Vaidyanathan (donna.cain@unt.edu).

An offer of employment for this position will be made dependent upon available funding.


The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a closely related field. For the Assistant Professor position we are looking for candidates with a strong publication record and the potential to succeed in securing research funding and mentoring graduate students. For the Associate Professor position we expect a sustained record of providing mentoring to junior faculty, advising graduate students, providing service to the University and profession, and securing external funding for research activities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral research experience or industrial research experience is preferred.

Position Type:
Faculty

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Appointment Basis:
9 Months

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Non-Tenured Appointment Term:
No Response

Closing Date:
Open Until Search Closed

Review of Applications Begins:
12-01-2108

Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Statement of Research Interests
Teaching Portfolio

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