ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Tenure-eligible/UMKC School of Science &

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenure-eligible faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourage diverse candidates and collaborative, multidisciplinary work.

We seek candidates employing engineering, scientific, and technological approaches to life sciences, with preferences for

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellence in research with an independent or PI-funded program.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in divisional, school, or university service.
• Contribute to SSE and UMKC goals and strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in research, including initiating or continuing an independent extramurally funded research program or serving as a principal investigator in larger collaborative team.
• Have a strong commitment to teaching in the classroom and mentoring students in the laboratory (undergraduate and graduate students).
• Engage in divisional, school, or university services appropriate to the position, and
• Advance the goals and strategic plan of SSE and UMKC.

Education

Biomedical Engineering degrees (B.S./B.A./B.S./M.S./M.A./Ph.D.)

Job description

Hiring Department

The University of Missouri Kansas City

School of Science and Engineering

Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems: BBS is one of the four divisions in SSE established through UMKC Forward, a university initiative to create multidisciplinary learning, academics, research, and outreach. BBS has focus areas on neurobiology, developmental biology, structural biology, and cell interactions with the environment, using model systems including E. coli, Saccharomyces, plants, fruit flies and zebrafish. For many years, 20-30% of the SSE research was focused on biomedical engineering, but the Biomedical Engineering Program became a separate, official program in Fall 2023. BME research is often performed in conjunction with UMKC’s Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. BBS grants BS, BA, BS/MS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees, including BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering.

UMKC is rated R1

by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our research supports advances in defense, health care, public safety, technology and more aimed at a brighter and more advanced future for all. We collaborate across campus and the UM System and encourage our students to participate in our research and initiate their own at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Job Description

Assistant or Associate Professor Position

In Biomedical Engineering

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) invites applications for a full-time tenure track/tenure-eligible faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who employ engineering, scientific, and technological approaches to address questions in the life sciences. Preferences will be given to engineering candidates working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging, Neural Engineering, or Computational Biomedical Engineering, but other areas will be considered.

• demonstrate excellence in research, including initiating or continuing an independent extramurally funded research program or serving as a principal investigator in larger collaborative team,
• have a strong commitment to teaching in the classroom and mentoring students in the laboratory (undergraduate and graduate students),
• engage in divisional, school, or university services appropriate to the position, and
• advance the goals and strategic plan of SSE and UMKC.

Anticipated Hiring Range

This is a 9-month, ranked, tenure-track or tenure-eligible full-time faculty position with benefits. Visit our TotalRewards page to learn more about benefits. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with rank, success in funded research, and credentials.

Official higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Application Deadline

Application review begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Other Information

The School of Science and Engineering

As a School, SSE has the largest enrollment, and the largest research portfolio at UMKC. SSE recently added a new $40M ($23M building and $17M equipment),58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility to support multidisciplinary education, research, and economic development initiatives. Interdisciplinary and multi-campus collaboration activities on campus have created an open, collaborative research and education platform. Examples include NIH and NSF funded research projects in AI/Machine Learning, Biometrics, Virtual Surgery and Bioinformatics. Other programs involve the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing as well as St Luke’s Medical Center, Children's Mercy Research Institute, and Stowers Institute for Medical Research. SSE has a significant outreach program for K-12 students.

Visit our website for more information about the UMKC School of Science and Engineering and the Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems.

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Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure, and socially just quality of life. About - HomeSuite | UMKC

Kansas City

Kansas City is a City on the Rise. Big city life and Midwest charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant,urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is amongst the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers in the USA. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, auto racing, a new international airport and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive.

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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