Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position - Biomedical Engineering

Location: Villanova

Posting Number: F

Position Title:

Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position - Biomedical Engineering Position Type:
Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/9-months Department: 201-Dean-Engineering

Position Summary:

The Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program (BSBME) at Villanova University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track teaching faculty position, beginning Fall 2026. Candidates will be considered for an Assistant or Associate Professor rank commensurate with their education and experience. This is a nine-month academic year appointment, renewable subject to enrollment needs, availability of funding, and performance.

The BSBME Program is looking for a versatile faculty member that can contribute to and enhance the Program. The successful candidate will teach core and elective courses in biomedical engineering, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: experimental analysis and design, product design, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, numerical modelling, or physiology. The ideal candidate will be eager to help develop new course content and curriculum.

Successful candidates must be able to work collaboratively in the classroom and across project topics with faculty in the program and across the college. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teaching undergraduate level biomedical courses.

* Potential to teach graduate level biomedical courses (and related courses in other Engineering departments).

* Developing and delivering new core courses in biomedical engineering, aligning with the curriculum and accreditation requirements.

* Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising undergraduate students on plans of study, senior capstone or independent research projects, and professional development; and service to the program and college.

* The candidate is also expected to maintain a presence on campus and be responsive to students as a full-time member of the faculty for the duration of the appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Earned PhD in Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, by the appointment start date.

* Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Current or prior experience teaching undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering or a related discipline.

* Current or prior experience developing new undergraduate engineering courses.

* Current or prior experience as an academic advisor for undergraduate engineering students.

* Evidence of research and scholarship in engineering education or pedagogical innovation.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual

Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs.

The BSBME Program opens its doors and will welcome the first cohort of undergraduate students in Fall 2026. The Program is committed to providing a rigorous educational experience in the discipline of Biomedical Engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who are dedicated to the advancement of human health. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research.

Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Biomedical Engineering Program and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty.

Please submit your application at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

* Application packages must include:

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Academic Transcripts

* Statement on Teaching Philosophy that aligns with the Program's educational priorities

* Names and contact information of three references (no letters needed)

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date: 01/23/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

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