Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering - 9 Months

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville seeks a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering. The successful candidate will lead an interdisciplinary research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, while collaborating with existing strengths on campus.

Preference given to those with cell and tissue metabolism research and post-doctoral experience; commitment to teaching excellence and service. Salary commensurate with experience; 9-month appointment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Sustainable record of scholarly research as demonstrated by publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Establish and maintain an interdisciplinary, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with existing campus research strengths and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Strong commitment to quality education

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Post‑doctoral research experience

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Biomedical Engineering

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is soliciting applications for a 9-month 100% appointed tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Successful candidates will demonstrate interdisciplinary synergy with existing research strengths on campus and a commitment to promoting a collaborative atmosphere. Current faculty research expertise in biomedical engineering includes biomedical imaging and optics; cancer detection, progression, and therapy; cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine; cardiovascular biomechanics and mechanobiology; biomaterials and tissue engineering; bioseparations and biomolecular simulations; neural engineering; systems biology and computational network modeling.

For more information, please visit http://bmeg.uark.edu and http://aimrc.uark.edu.

We are especially interested in candidates with a research focus in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism. This faculty search is part of the University’s efforts to grow our existing strengths in metabolic research on campus and is closely aligned with the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC). The AIMRC is a NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence established in 2021 and will provide critical support to junior faculty to establish their research programs. Over the last 4 years, AIMRC-supported early‑stage investigators have secured $17.6M in federal research funding.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2026. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed as necessary.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
• Sustainable record of scholarly research as demonstrated by the ability to publish in established national and international peer-reviewed journals

Preferred qualifications:

• Post‑doctoral research experience
• Research expertise in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism. These include but are not limited to development of in vitro models of key physiological systems involved in metabolic regulation, development of imaging tools to evaluate cellular and tissue metabolism, metabolic engineering using gene editing tools, development and use of computational or experimental high content screening systems to understand metabolic dysregulation, and modeling and simulation of metabolic processes involved in disease

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

BMEG Operations Manager Alex Wayne [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes