Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Tenure Track

Job no: 497687
Work type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

• $95,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

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

• 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

Position is open until filled.

Advertised: 20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time

Applications close: