"Assistant Professor of Applied Science (Bioengineering)"

Job Details

The Department of Applied Science at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Bioengineering. Appointment will begin August 10, 2026. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in experimental bioengineering, covering one or more of the following APSC strategic focal areas: molecular bioengineering, synthetic biology, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. Exceptional applicants from other areas of bioengineering will be considered. Duties include research, teaching, and service to the university. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant, externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students. Teaching expectation is 1 course per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in bioengineering and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute our planned major in Bioengineering, and other related, multi-disciplinary programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in bioengineering or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.
• Postdoctoral research experience.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload):

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter;
• A statement of teaching interests;
• A statement of research interests

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in bioengineering that meets the four strategic areas in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, Dec. 1, 2025. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Applied Science may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/appliedscience/.

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.