Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 15337

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Instruction

The University of Texas at San Antonio, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction fixed term track (FTT) faculty in Biomedical Engineering (BME).

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)

UT San Antonio's KCEID is one of the fastest growing Colleges of Engineering in Texas. Our multidisciplinary college focuses on identifying and solving grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world. KCEID serves as an incubator for academic research and inquiry across disparate, yet complimentary, academic fields that work cohesively to improve the world around us. Recognized as a leader for social mobility and opportunity, our students are challenged to leverage their unique skills and perspectives in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities preparing them to excel in the workplace.

As of Fall 2024, KCEID has 217 faculty spread across five engineering departments. KCEID is the home for 4,187 undergraduate students of whom 423 are MS students and 277 are doctoral students. KCEID invests in infrastructure as evident from the newly opened 150,000-square-foot engineering and science building that has state-of-the-art facilities including cutting-edge teaching environments that lead the way for flipped classroom designs and multiple opportunities for hands-on learning in a 17,000 ft2 maker space.

For more information about the Klesse College, please visit: https://klesse.utsa.edu/

Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering (BECE)

The BECE department offers BS degrees in Chemical Engineering (CME) and BME, an MS in Biomedical Technology (BTC), MS and PhD degrees in BME; with last two joint with the School of Medicine, MS and PhD in CME, and MS in Engineering Education. Our programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) until 2030 and accredited by ABET until 2029. The department is home for 572 students. Of these, 61 are PhD's and 44 are MS, and 467 undergraduate students.

Salary Range: $83,011 - $85,011 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

We seek to fill a position for a fixed term track (FTT) Biomedical Engineering (BME) faculty position at the Assistant Professor of Instruction rank for the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering (BECE) in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID). The candidate is expected to teach a variety of core undergraduate BME classes including but not limited to:

• BME 2103 Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
• BME 3013 Clinical Internship in Biomedical Engineering
• BME 3121 Cellular Biology for Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
• BME 3211 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory I
• BME 3311 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory II
• BME 3711 Biomedical Engineering Laboratory III
• BME 3803 Programming and Introductory AI for Biomedical Engineering
• BME 3813 Machine and Deep Learning Theory to Solve Biomedical Engineering Problems

The candidate is expecting to teach courses in person at the UT San Antonio Academic Campus. The candidate is also expected to mentor undergraduate students, serve on departmental committees, help in active recruiting efforts, and contribute to an overall positive departmental environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or similar field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or using other emerging technologies.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae
• Complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
• A teaching statement (limited to 2 pages).
• Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, highlighting any work in BME.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/17/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.