Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | Bioengineering
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
November 22, 2026
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Available Title(s):270- - Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | Bioengineering
Employee Type:Faculty
Position Term:9 Month - Summer
Position Details:The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering (VSCEB) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, permanent, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We anticipate the new hire will assist VSCEB at WSU to further grow our vibrant research and educational programs. The position will be located at the WSU Pullman campus, and the individual hired will be expected to join VSCEB on August 16, 2027.
The successful candidate is expected to establish a dynamic, externally funded, nationally recognized research program, teach core and elective undergraduate and graduate courses in bioengineering, mentor a diverse group of students, perform professional service, and publish scholarly work. VSCEB welcomes strong candidates in all areas of bioengineering, particularly candidates who can complement existing departmental strengths in molecular and cellular engineering, synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, tissue engineering, biomechanics, and engineering education and the growing expertise in Artificial Intelligence applications.
Successful candidates will be able to build collaborations with the Elson Floyd College of Medicine at WSU Spokane and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, as well as other departments at WSU.
Nine-Month Academic-Year Salary : $110,000 - $120,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
Benefits:WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:- Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or other engineering disciplines related to bioengineering prior to the start of the appointment.
- Ability to teach core bioengineering classes, and candidates who have experience in industry or can teach capstone design are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly work and potential to establish a robust nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program.
May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ CampusGene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Washington State University
Area/College:Department Name: The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Location: Pullman, Washington
Contact:Inquiries should be directed to Dr. David Lin. the Search Committee chair, by email ase also cc:
Dr. Su Ha, suha, Director of VSCEB.
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Full time
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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