Program Director, Biomedical Engineering

International Shoulder Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 97,156 - 145,734; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria invites applications for a mid-career academic to join as Associate Professor or Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a concurrent Program Director role for the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program. The tenured position resides in MECH, with a three-year renewable term for program leadership.

A competitive salary range applies with comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will drive academic leadership, curriculum integrity, accreditation

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical, mechanical, electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Be registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible for registration.
• Demonstrated collaboration with industry partners.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and academic operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring leadership for the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program.
• Ensure curriculum meets program goals, accreditation needs, and strategic plan.
• Develop synergies between biomedical curriculum and research programs.
• Offer vision and strategic direction for the program.
• Manage and coordinate program resources (human and fiscal).
• Represent the program and students to UVic and external stakeholders.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Job description

Associate Professor or Professor

Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Link To Opportunity

https://www.uvic.ca/faculty-staff/careers/faculty-and-librarian-postings/current/mng_220_138.php

The Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications from qualified mid-career academics for a biomedical engineering research stream Faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. In addition to regular academic responsibilities, the successful candidate will also assume the role of Program Director for the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program for a three-year renewable term.

This accredited BEng degree program is shared between the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). This tenured position will reside within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Program Director Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring academic leadership for the educational mission of the Biomedical Engineering Program.
• Ensure the curriculum of the Biomedical Engineering Program meets the program’s goals, strategic plan and accreditation needs.
• Enable and develop synergies between the biomedical engineering curriculum and research programs.
• Provide vision and strategic directions for the program.
• Manage and coordinate the program’s human and fiscal resources.
• Represent the program and its students within the University of Victoria, as well as to provincial and federal agencies, key industry groups, partners and collaborators.

The expected start date for this position is January 1, 2026.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand and rank will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. Industry experience is considered an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $138,000 - $170,000 at the Associate Professor rank or $168,000 - $207,000 at the Professor rank. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

• hold a PhD in biomedical, mechanical, electrical engineering or a similar field;
• be registered as a Professional Engineer, or be eligible for and committed to registration;
• have demonstrated experience collaborating with industry;
• be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively participating in the academic operations of the Department;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• have a track record of leading academic teams, research experience, securing research funding, and creating inclusive learning environments that encourage a diversity of perspectives and insights.

We recognize that the biomedical engineering discipline is evolving rapidly; we seek candidates who are notably contributing in any part of this discipline, and who are committed to translating their experiences and insights into the continual improvement of our students, faculty and our programs.