"Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering"

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science (BES) at Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biomedical Engineering Program, with a start date of August 2026. The position is intended primarily at the Assistant Professor level; however, exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program, and contribute to the institution and the profession through service. The typical allocation of duties for this position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service. A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field is required for consideration. We invite applications from candidates with broad research interests in biomedical engineering, but those with expertise aligning with our majors in Biomechanics, Biofluid, Medical Device Design, Bioinstrumentation, Bio-Imaging, and Neuro Engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, candidates are required to submit a single PDF document (labeled as firstname_lastname.pdf) containing: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. Statement of research experience and interests (4-page limit), 4. Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-page limit), 5. Contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications received by January 10, 2026, will be given full consideration; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For further information, please contact Dr. Pengfei Dong.

Information about the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science, as well as the College of Engineering and Science, can be found at https://www.fit.edu/biomedical-engineering-and-science/. Florida Tech has recently invested over $14 million to enhance its research infrastructure, including renovations to research facilities and the purchase of new equipment. BES faculty enjoy free access to state-of-the-art equipment useful for common mechanical characterization and structure imaging.