Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science (BES) at Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biomedical Engineering Program, with a start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program, and contribute to institutional and professional service activities. The position is primarily for the Assistant Professor level; however, exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Allocate approximately 40% time to teaching, 40% to research, and 20% to service.
• Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering.
• Responsibilities: Establish and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Responsibilities: Engage in service contributions within the department, college, and professional communities.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Qualifications: Proven potential to develop an externally funded research program.
• Qualifications: Ability to contribute effectively in service activities at departmental and professional levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Exceptional candidates with a record of excellence may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.
• Qualifications: Research interests aligning with Biomechanics, Biofluid, Medical Device Design, Bioinstrumentation, Bio-Imaging, or Neuro Engineering are highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Access to state-of-the-art equipment and recently enhanced research facilities, including dedicated laboratories and animal imaging suites.
• Benefits: Work within Florida Tech’s new Bioengineering and Sciences Building, located in a vibrant research environment.
• Benefits: Competitive institutional support with excellent professional growth and research funding opportunities.