Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

09/14/2026 Close Date Full or Part Time Full Time Position Summary The Department of Engineering at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, develop a vibrant research program that integrates and cultivates talented undergraduate student researchers, and contribute to the institution and the profession through service. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering field is required for consideration. We invite applications from candidates with broad research interests in biomedical engineering, but those with expertise aligning with Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Device Design, Bio-Imaging, and Medical Robotics are particularly encouraged to apply. These areas are critical for new medical innovations including smart wearable and implantable health monitoring devices, high precision surgical micro-tools, and advanced imaging systems, to name a few examples. The abundant Biomedical and healthcare facilities in the greater Hartford area provide excellent transdisciplinary research opportunities. Compensation Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund. Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration please submit a cover letter that includes a teaching statement and a statement of research interests (both of which address your potential to supervise undergraduates from all backgrounds), a CV, your undergraduate and graduate transcripts, representative research papers, and course syllabi and evaluations (if available) as well as contact information for three people who will provide letters of reference. Applications can be submitted to https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/ with the review beginning on November 15, 2026, and continuing until filled. Please direct any questions to the department chair, Dr. Clayton Byers ( clayton.byers@trincoll.edu ). Trinity College is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Quick Link https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3770 Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process. For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.