Job Description

Purpose of Position
The Biomedical Engineering program in the College of Engineering & Mines at the University of North Dakota is a pioneer in innovation-based learning (IBL), a model aimed at providing students with the necessary skills to be leaders in biomedical innovation.
We are searching for one or more Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty members to support the program’s teaching and research missions. Expected start date August 16, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
Employ an Innovation-Based Learning (IBL) approach to biomedical engineering instruction.
Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
Advise and mentor students in course planning and fulfillment of graduation requirements.
Communicate effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and professional colleagues, both in person and at a distance.
Approximately 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service during the initial two years.
Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
Contribute meaningful service to the department, college, university, and the broader professional community.
Required Competencies
Broad knowledge of emerging biomedical engineering challenges and research potentials
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the College of Engineering and Mines
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering, computing, or quantitative biomedical discipline
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications in leading journals or conferences appropriate to career stage
Evidence of originality, rigor, and potential for national or international research impact
A clearly articulated, innovative research agenda that demonstrates independence from doctoral and postdoctoral mentors
Experience in successful competition for external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry
Experience conducting interdisciplinary research involving engineering, medicine, life sciences, data science, or clinical partners
Experience in technology translation, clinical research, industry collaboration, startups, or intellectual property development
Potential to teach core and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering
Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based teaching and curriculum development
Experience using project-based learning pedagogy
Strong written communication skills suitable for grant writing, scholarly dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Experience working with industry

To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st, 2026 and include the following materials:

Cover letter
Resume or CV
Brief (less than 3-page) statement of teaching philosophy
Brief (less than 3-page) statement of research interests and philosophy
List of 3 references