"Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science"

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 Science Program, with a start date of August 2026.

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. A Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or a closely related field is required for consideration. We invite applications from candidates with research interests and expertise that align with our majors in Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Biomedical Sciences. The department is growing fast, and it is a learning and research environment based on trust and mutual respect, where open dialogue and free exchange of ideas are encouraged.

The current biomedical science faculty have research strengths in multiple areas, including Cell and Molecular Biology, Genomics and Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Vascular Biology. Florida Tech has recently invested over $14 million to enhance its engineering and biomedical science 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 molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, cell culture, and live cell imaging via automated epi-fluorescence microscopy and spinning disk confocal microscopy. The department also holds an animal facility and an ultrasound suite. Additional equipment used in materials characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, micro-CT scanner), and biomedical manufacturing and testing (3D bioprinter, autoclave, walk-in oven, ultrasonic C-scan, OCT, paraffin embedding station, Cryostat equipment) is also provided. The newly constructed Bioengineering and Sciences Building is the official home for the BES department. Additional core facilities for biomedical science faculty are also available in the Life Sciences building.

Furthermore, the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine has established a branch on our campus, welcoming the second class of medical students in the Fall of 2025. The BES department is working closely with Burrell and coordinates a pre-medical pathway offered to all Florida Tech students.

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/. The Department has 18 faculty members representing diverse fields, including cell and molecular biology, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, epigenetics, bioinstrumentation, and biomechanics. Currently, the BES Department serves over 330 enrolled students, comprising approximately 157 undergraduate and 65 graduate students. The typical allocation of duties for this position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

Florida Tech is a national, private, not-for-profit, technological, co-educational, doctoral-granting, research-intensive university. The university is ranked as a Top 100 Best Value University (U.S. News & World Report), 17th in U.S. Graduate Employability (Global Employability University Ranking), and among the Top 6% for Best Return on Investment (Payscale). The University comprises four colleges: the College of Aeronautics, the College of Business, the College of Engineering and Science, and the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. Florida Tech offers more than 200 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as Ed.S. and certificate programs. Florida Tech has over 9,200 students, including those on the Melbourne campus, at off-campus sites, and in online programs, as well as 424 faculty members. More than 70,000 students from more than 120 countries have earned degrees from Florida Tech. Notable alumni include five space shuttle astronauts, the first female four-star general in U.S. military history, and a National Teacher of the Year. Located on 130 subtropical acres in the City of Melbourne on Florida's "Space Coast," Florida Tech’s campus is an Arbor Day Foundation-designated "Tree Campus USA." The Florida Tech campus is about 2 miles from Melbourne Airport, 6 miles from the nearest beach, 45 miles from the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and 75 miles from the Orlando area. The Milken Institute ranks the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida, USA the No. 25 best-performing large city in the U.S.

To apply, candidates are required to submit a single PDF document (labeled as firstname_lastname.pdf) to fall25biosearch@fltech.onmicrosoft.com containing: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. Contact information for at least three professional references, 4. Statement of research experience and interests (4 page limit), 5. Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-page limit). Applications received by January 8, 2026, will be given full consideration; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please also apply via the Florida Tech website. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer. The Department is building a strong faculty group committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

For further information, please contact Dr. Kenia Nunes (knunes@fit.edu).