Tenure-Track BME: Biomechanics, Gait & Prosthetics

100 The University of Akron; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron’s Biomedical Engineering Department invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor levels with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, build an independent, extramurally funded research program, and mentor students across programs.

Preference will be given to biomechanics and prosthetics research with possible computational biomechanics

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field with biomedical emphasis.
• Strong interest in macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, or prosthetic devices.
• Potential for leading a funded research program and contributing to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in BME.
• Contribute to departmental service and program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentorship

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Akron’s Biomedical Engineering Department invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor levels with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, build an independent, extramurally funded research program, and mentor students across programs.

Preference will be given to biomechanics and prosthetics research with possible computational biomechanics