Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | Bioengineering

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Supplemental retirement accounts

Job summary

Washington State University’s Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in bioengineering at the Pullman campus.

The successful candidate will develop a funded research program, teach core and elective courses, mentor students, and collaborate across departments and national labs, with a start date of August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioengineering or related field before start of appointment.
• Ability to teach core bioengineering classes; capstone design experience encouraged.
• Demonstrated scholarly record with potential for externally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective undergraduate and graduate bioengineering courses.
• Mentor a diverse group of students and supervise projects.
• Establish a dynamic, externally funded research program and publish work.

Skills

Teaching core bioengineering courses

Scholarly research ability

Collaboration across departments

Education

Ph.D. in bioengineering

Job description

Available Title(s)

• 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
• Business Title: Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | Bioengineering
• Employee Type: Faculty
• Position Term: 9 Month - Summer

Details

The Opportunity: 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.

Additional Information

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.

• 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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Department/College/Area/Campus

• Gene 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

Background Check

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.

Time Type

Full time

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