Associate/Full Professor of Biomedical Engineering

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 106,680 - 131,146; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Sick leave

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences in the United States is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the full professor level in Biomedical Engineering. The appointed individual will lead the STAR Research Center and is expected to start on August 17, 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and have a strong record in research, teaching, and securing funding. Knowledge in Bioinstrumentation and Rehabilitation Engineering is essential.

Competitive salary offered, with comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance as well as retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong record of research, especially in Bioinstrumentation or Biomedical Engineering influenced by big data.
• Experience in securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high quality research and establish industrial partnerships.
• Manage faculty, staff, and students within the Center.
• Participate in relevant teaching and outreach activities.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field

At least 5 years of teaching experience

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Minimum salary for full Professor is $131,146.00. Minimum salary for Associate Professor is $106,680

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

University of the District of Columbia’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) invites applications for full time tenure-track faculty position at the full professor level in Biomedical Engineering. The qualified candidate will also serve as the Director of the newly erected Specialized Technological Center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) Research Center. The appointment is expected to be effective August 17, 2026. The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an urban land‑grant institution and is classified as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). UDC is the only public university in Washington, DC and it aims to offer comprehensive, quality post‑secondary education that is affordable to DC residents at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels leading to PhD. Within UDC’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), there are ABET–accredited programs in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Over the past few years, the Biomedical Engineering program faculty have been awarded grants and sponsorships through the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). Via an awarded multi‑million‑dollar NIH grant, new STAR biomedical research laboratories were erected on the UDC campus with the objective that the facility will emerge as a national hub for cutting‑edge biomechanical and rehabilitation engineering research in the areas of gait & balance, biomechanics, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, and virtual reality. Furthermore, the biomedical resources within close proximity to UDC are unparalleled (e.g., NIH, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, and the United States Food and Drug Administration).

Interested candidates must have an earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field, and have a strong record of research, teaching and scholarly works that are commensurate with appointment, preferably at the senior level. The desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Gait & Balance, Assistive Technologies (such as Bio‑robotics), Virtual Reality, Rehabilitation Engineering, Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering influenced by big data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high quality research
• Establishing industrial partnerships
• Seeking external funding to support and expand upon research activities
• Initiating innovative research projects across disciplines
• Managing faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students within the Center
• Participating in relevant teaching and outreach activities
• Presenting at conferences and publishing peer‑reviewed publications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related fields
• Knowledge of human subject research and protocols
• Proven record of grantsmanship
• A track record of scholarly research
• Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate, graduate students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral associates
• Motivation and self‑direction
• Exemplary problem‑solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States
• Experience with biostatistics and data analysis is desirable

Associate Professor Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate
• A record of scholarship and professional growth
• At least five (5) years of full‑time teaching experience in an institution of higher education. Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Employment Benefits

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA‑CREF).

Information to Applicant

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2‑1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274‑5380.