Bioengineering Tenured or Tenure Track Positions FY27

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks tenure-track and tenured faculty in Bioengineering at Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. We invite candidates with strong research, teaching, and mentoring records to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Application materials include research and teaching statements and letters of recommendation. We value innovative work spanning precision engineering, digital health, and AI-model driven approaches, with commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Strong track record in research and funded projects for higher ranks; teaching excellence expected.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise doctoral students.
• Contribute to department and university service and mentoring of junior faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels as part of a multi-year hiring initiative.

For nearly three centuries, Penn has been a leader in shaping and responding to the world’s changing needs through innovation in education, research, and service. Guided by In Principle and Practice (https://in-principle-and-practice.upenn.edu/), the University is investing boldly in interdisciplinary research and education that address humanity’s most pressing challenges. With twelve schools situated on a single compact campus, Penn offers its faculty unparalleled opportunities for research and education in Bioengineering through collaboration across various engineering, sciences, and health programs.

The faculty in the Department of Bioengineering are engaged in integrative research and education across the continuum from fundamental discovery to clinical translation. Bioengineering plays a prominent role in the strategic vision of The School of Engineering and Applied Science, Penn Engineering 2030 (https://www.engineering.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan/). We are seeking to recruit outstanding faculty who will further enhance our integrative research and educational programs. Broad thematic areas for growth include: (1) Precision Engineering for Health, (2) Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Engineered Life, and (3) Engineering and AI Models Driving Digital Health. While these themes already encompass a wide range of subdisciplines, technologies, and applications in bioengineering, we also welcome applications from exceptional candidates in any emerging field of bioengineering whose vision complements and expands the Department’s interests and strengths.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Bioengineering/ Biomedical Engineering or a related field. At the assistant professor level, individuals should demonstrate stellar academic credentials and promise for a visionary career in bioengineering research. At higher professorial levels, a proven and evident track record of research excellence, including successful competitive research funding and academic standing, is expected.

A commitment to teaching and pedagogical excellence should also be apparent, consistent with experience and rank, including development of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision of doctoral students, and academic and professional mentoring and advising of students at all levels.

We seek individuals who are committed to nurturing and building our scholarly community in the broadest sense, participating in departmental, school-level, and university-level efforts towards this goal, and to work closely with students to identify and address challenges.

Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career hires, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the application is November 23, 2026. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to be given full consideration.

Application Materials

Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio. Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Research Statement (please include initiatives for building a scholarly community)
• Teaching Statement (please include initiatives for building a scholarly community)
• Contact information for three references who could provide letters of recommendation.

For technical assistance with your application, contact Interfolio Scholar Services by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone] from 9:00 – 6:00 EST on Monday – Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.