Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Fisk University is seeking an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) who is an emerging research scholar in Biomedical Engineering. The optimal candidate will have engaged in post-doctoral research and will develop and sustain a research program that engages undergraduate and graduate trainees in faculty-mentored investigation supported by extramural funds. As a primarily undergraduate institution, a passion for and commitment to teaching students with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Primary responsibilities include conducting research and teaching courses in Biomedical Engineering (6 credit hours per semester). As computational thinking and quantitative and computational life sciences are institution-wide foci, the optimal candidate will also look forward to collaborations with faculty colleagues across the disciplines. A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, is required.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Additional expectations of an Assistant Professor include participation in the campus community as student advisor, contributions to faculty development, and participating in faculty governance on the Faculty Assembly.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge in Molecular Biology, Fluid Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, Biomechanics, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Biosystems and Circuits, Biomaterials or Qualitative Physiology. A genuine interest in employing student-centered pedagogies to engage and support the best from our students are important attributes of faculty at Fisk University.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

A doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering, or relevant areas. The potential for excellence in teaching and research.

Education:

A doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or relevant areas.

Experience:

Research experience and at least some experience teaching and mentoring students

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Additional Requirements: A background check will be required of the successful applicant. An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.