Description:
The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a part-time (0.5FTE) ranked-renewable-term Assistant Professor position starting Spring 2026. We seek applicants with experience in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses with experience in lab based instruction. Competitive candidates will be effective communicators who are committed to excellence in teaching, value student mentoring, and contribute positively to our collaborative community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses, develop new courses in biomedical engineering, and participate in mentorship and advising of undergraduate and graduate students. As a part-time position, the position will include teaching load of three credit hours each semester, mentoring undergraduate and MS SBME students, and working to support the School in areas of needed service.
SBME's mission is to educate the next generation of biomedical engineers and to create new technologies that advance human health. Founded in 2016, SBME is committed to undergraduate and graduate education, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph. D. programs in Biomedical Engineering. We moved into the new Gallogly Hall in 2019, providing state-of-the-art lab spaces for faculty and students. Our faculty of 22 works with approximately 280 undergraduates and 70 graduate students.
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Serving educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs from campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa, OU enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more than 2,700 full-time faculty members across 20 colleges. SBME faculty and students enjoy extensive partnerships with scientists and clinicians at the OU Health Campus (OUHC/OU Health), the OU Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (IBEST), the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), the Oklahoma Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging, the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, and the strategic 10-year Value Partnership between OU Health and Siemens Healthineers. These collaborations provide ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research and access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Doctoral Degree: A Ph. D. in Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.

