Tenure-Track Faculty - Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program in the Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences Department (BCES) at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) (https://www.fit.edu/engineering-and-science/academics-and-learning/biomedical-and-chemical-engineering- and-sciences/biomedical-engineering/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall 2022 semester (exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered).

The BME Program is undergoing an exciting period of significant growth and is moving into a 61,000-square-foot and ~$18M state-of-the-art Health Sciences Research Center with state-funded new facilities, including a suite of 3D bioprinter facility, ultrasound imaging, optical cohesive tomography, myoelectric measurement facility, brain-computer interface hardware & software, non-contact tissue strain measurement facility, nanomechanical characterization systems, and high-performance computing facility. The BME Program is one of 4 programs in the BCES department designed to provide research, educational synergies, and collaborative opportunities for faculty in Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Programs. The BME Program currently offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering including a Premed track.

All areas under biomedical engineering will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in biomedical instrumentation, signals, imaging, and neural engineering. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program in emerging biomedical areas. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate academic programs and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Applicants are required to have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and a strong commitment to biomedical engineering related research, teaching and service.

Applications should be submitted electronically to biomed-biomech@fit.edu. Complete applications will include 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research and teaching statements, and 4) a list of four references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Florida Tech (www.fit.edu) is an independent technological university and is ranked as a Tier 1 National University by U.S. News and World Report. The technology-focused university is located in Melbourne, FL, Brevard County, which is the 8th county in the U.S. for Hi-Tech, and is in close proximity to the NASA/Kennedy Space Center and VA Medical Center.

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Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

Equal opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resource at 321-674-8100.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Notifications, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.fit.edu/media/site-specific/wwwfitedu/security/documents/20200776_FINAL2_ASR-MainCampus.pdf

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