Assistant/Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

100 The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron's Biomedical Engineering Department invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date in August 2027. Preference for macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic devices; computational biomechanics also considered for exceptional candidates.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research, develop an independent, extramurally funded program, mentor

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline with BME emphasis.
• Post-doctoral training for Assistant Professor level preferable but not required.
• Associate Professor level requires active, nationally or internationally recognized research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in biomechanics and related areas.
• Develop independent, externally funded research program.
• Engage in departmental activities and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Macroscale biomechanics

Gait analysis

Prosthetic devices

Computational biomechanics

Teaching & mentorship

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

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. 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 successful candidate 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, and actively 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 BME Department 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

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable): American Association of University Professors

Application Deadline: November 19th, 2026.

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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.