"Assistant, Associate, Full Professor-Educator, Department of Biomedical Engineering"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant, Associate, Full Professor-Educator, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Posting Start Date: 2/10/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About The University of Cincinnati (UC)

The University of Cincinnati is an urban campus and has the distinction of being 1 of 3 recognized Research 1 institutions (top tier research intensive) in Ohio and one of 115 in the nation. It is in the top 6% of public universities according to the NSF HERD rankings. The University has embarked on a new strategic direction, “NEXT lives here”, with the goal of leading urban public universities like UC into a new era of innovation and impact of which BME should take a prominent role: https://www.uc.edu/strategicdirection.html.

The university boasts a student body of over 50,000 enrolled in over 370 programs of study and is the region’s largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The University of Cincinnati is ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. Cooperative Education (co-op) had its founding at UC in 1906, and is required for all engineering undergraduates. Additional information about the department, college and university can be found at http://ceas.uc.edu/biomedical-engineering.html.

About the Department

The Department of Biomedical Engineering currently has 19 full time faculty, 16 of which are tenured or on tenure track, and an enrollment of about 400 undergraduate and 70 graduate students. The Department offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering. The department also has graduate programs that confer Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Department has research focus areas in Medical Device Innovation, Medical Imaging and Bioinformatics, and Regenerative Medicine and Biomechanics.

Job Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for an open rank full-time Educator (non-tenure track) faculty position (Requisition# 101372) with the possibility to begin as early as January 1, 2027. Rank and salary to be commensurate with credentials. Engaging in educational or pedagogical research activities is encouraged.

Candidates in one or more of the following areas within Biomedical Engineering will be considered: (1) electronic circuits, (2) electrically-based medical devices, (3) signal processing, (4) image processing, and/or (5) biomedical acoustics.

Essential Functions

• Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering courses specific to their expertise, potentially including, but not limited to, electronic circuit theory and application, design of electrically-based medical devices, signal and image processing, control theory, and medical imaging technologies.
• Coordinate engineering curriculum and capstone experiences for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participate in service with professional societies (e.g., committee membership, editorial positions).

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other closely related field.

Application Process

Create an Applicant Profile at jobs.uc.edu and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter. Then directly apply to REQ# 101372 and include a cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, and at least three (3) references in the ‘Additional Documents’ section. References will only be contacted for those candidates who are selected as finalists.

Review of applications is expected to begin April 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html