Biomedical Engineering Program - Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Position Title
Appointment Type: Faculty
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Biomedical Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for a full-time (nine-month) renewable term position of Assistant Teaching Professor. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for the advanced rank of Associate or Full Teaching Professor. This appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16, 2027 and the initial length of the appointment will be three years.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and administration of the biomedical engineering capstone design course. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate courses in prosthetics/orthotics/robotics, biomedical engineering laboratory courses or other courses in the biomedical engineering program as needed.
As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in institutional service and/or service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to excellence in engineering education, and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the program, college, and university.
Minimum Required Qualifications
One of
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience
- Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience
- Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Record of teaching experience and one of
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Teaching Professor)
Record of teaching experience and one of
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 15 years of relevant work experience.
- Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 13 years of relevant work experience.
- Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant work experience.
Additional information
Closely related engineering disciplines for this position include: chemical, mechanical, materials or electrical engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Industrial or teaching experience in biomedical engineering design, including FDA regulations
- Teaching experience in biomedical engineering laboratory experiences
- Teaching, research or industrial experience in prosthetics, orthotics or robotics
- Evidence of ability to communicate with a range of audiences
- Evidence of collaboration and leadership in engineering education
Department/Program & College Description
About the Biomedical Engineering Program
The Biomedical Engineering Program is an interdepartmental undergraduate program that is administratively housed in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. It was launched in the fall of 2023. It currently has an enrollment of 200 students and is moving toward classes between 60 and 70 students.
The Biomedical Engineering Program is committed to a student-centered education that emphasizes experiential learning and a strong foundation in engineering, biology, and health sciences. Unique collaborations with the Veterinary College showcase our strengths in the areas of drug and vaccine delivery, biomechanics across multiple scales and biosensing that provide our students with a strong interdisciplinary education.
Department Unit/Website
- Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2027
- Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2030
- Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
- Time Type: Full time
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 1st, 2026. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R19957.
- Letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets the preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
- Two-page teaching statement including teaching experience, interest and philosophy
Why Choose Isu?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: September 25, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R19957
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel., email.
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