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Posted: 07-Oct-26

Location: Ames, Iowa

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Years of Experience: 11+

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Internal Number: R19957

Biomedical Engineering Program - Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor

Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description:

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 (Assistant Teaching Professor):

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 (Associate Teaching Professor):

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.

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: For more information about our department's program, see https://www.engineering.iastate.edu/bme/

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 or at this link https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Biomedical-Engineering-Program---Assistant-Associate-Full-Teaching-Professor_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

Direct questions to Ian Schneider at ians@iastate.edu, or call (515) 294-0450.

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

Job Requisition Number: R19957

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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

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.

About Us

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

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.

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