Assistant/Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at The University of Akron invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor levels with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The department seeks candidates with strengths in macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic devices, including exceptional computational biomechanics expertise.

The successful candidate will develop an independent, extramurally funded program, contribute to

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a biomedical engineering emphasis.
• Post-doctoral training for Assistant Professor level is preferable but not required.
• Associate Professor level candidates should have an active, nationally or internationally recognized research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate actively in departmental activities and collaborations.

Skills

Macroscale biomechanics

Gait analysis

Prosthetic devices

Experimental biomechanics

Computational biomechanics

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

TheBiomedical Engineering (BME) Department at The University of Akron invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor levels with an anticipated start date of August 2027.Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic devices. While the primary interest is experimental biomechanics, exceptional candidates with computational biomechanics expertise will also be considered. The successfulcandidate is expected to contribute to our core mission in teaching and research, develop an independent, extramurally funded research program, have a passionate interest in teaching and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students, andactively participate in the departmental activities.Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a biomedical engineering emphasis.Post-doctoral training for candidates at the Assistant Professor level is preferable but not required.Applicants at the Associate Professor level are expected to have an active, nationally or internationally recognized research program.

The BMEDepartment has over 160 undergraduate students and offers ABET-accredited B.S. degrees, M.S. degrees in BME, and a Ph.D. degree through the College. Our department emphasizes experiential learning where a majority of the undergraduate students participate in our top-notch co-operative education program, perform undergraduate research, and are also active in regional and national conferences. The BME department offers interdisciplinary research programs with active collaborations within the university, with other institutions, such as the Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University, and with local industries. Our research has been supported by funding from the NSF, NIH, DoW, AHA, VA, foundations, and industry. For further information please see https://www.uakron.edu/engineering/BME.

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

Application Deadline: November 19th, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

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State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.