Hiring Department
The University of Missouri Kansas City
School of Science and Engineering
Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems
The
Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems: BBS is
one of the four divisions in SSE established through UMKC Forward,
a university initiative to create multidisciplinary learning,
academics, research, and outreach. BBS has focus areas on
neurobiology, developmental biology, structural biology, and cell
interactions with the environment, using model systems including
E. coli ,
Saccharomyces , plants, fruit flies and
zebrafish. For many years, 20-30% of the SSE research was focused
on biomedical engineering, but the Biomedical Engineering Program
became a separate, official program in Fall 2023. BME research is
often performed in conjunction with UMKC’s Schools of Medicine,
Dentistry and Pharmacy. BBS grants BS, BA, BS/MS, MA, MS, and PhD
degrees, including BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Biomedical
Engineering
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education. Our research supports advances in
defense, health care, public safety, technology and more aimed at a
brighter and more advanced future for all. We collaborate across
campus and the UM System and encourage our students to participate
in our research and initiate their own at the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
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Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor Position
In Biomedical Engineering
The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) in the
School of Science and Engineering (SSE) invites applications for a
full-time tenure track/tenure-eligible faculty position in
Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who employ
engineering, scientific, and technological approaches to address
questions in the life sciences. Preferences will be given to
engineering candidates working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging,
Neural Engineering, or Computational Biomedical Engineering, but
other areas will be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. At least
two years of postdoctoral experience is recommended.
The successful candidates will be expected to:
(1) demonstrate excellence in research, including initiating or
continuing an independent extramurally funded research program or
serving as a principal investigator in larger collaborative
team,
(2) have a strong commitment to teaching in the classroom and
mentoring students in the laboratory (undergraduate and graduate
students),
(3) engage in divisional, school, or university services
appropriate to the position, and
(4) advance the goals and strategic plan of SSE and UMKC.
Anticipated Hiring Range
This is a 9-month, ranked, tenure-track or tenure-eligible
full-time faculty position with benefits. Visit our
Total
Rewards page to learn more about benefits. Salary is negotiable
and commensurate with rank, success in funded research, and
credentials.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at
Careers - Human Resources |
University of Missouri-Kansas City , click Academic
Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID
60768
).
- Complete the job application including Legal Name, US
employment eligibility, and current contact information.
Application materials
- Letter of interest which provides your qualifications, a
research focus, and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty
position
- Curriculum vitae
- Description of research interests, any external funding, and
goals
- Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
- Names and current contact information for three professional
people who can provide letters of recommendation
- These references can remain confidential for most of the
application process.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft
Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document
name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters
(e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
.
- For questions and correspondence about the position, please
contact Mary Flores FloresM@umkc.edu including the
name of the position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the
application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation,
please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816)
235-6910.
Official higher education transcripts will be required for
candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior
notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidate
will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to
employment.
Application Deadline
Application review begins upon receipt. The position remains open
until a qualified candidate is hired.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates
currently in the United States in H-1B status or other
work-authorized status.
Other Information
The School of Science and Engineering : As a School, SSE has
the largest enrollment, and the largest research portfolio at UMKC.
SSE recently added a new $40M ($23M building and $17M equipment),
58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility to support
multidisciplinary education, research, and economic development
initiatives. Interdisciplinary and multi-campus collaboration
activities on campus have created an open, collaborative research
and education platform. Examples include NIH and NSF funded
research projects in AI/Machine Learning, Biometrics, Virtual
Surgery and Bioinformatics. Other programs involve the Schools of
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing as well as St Luke’s
Medical Center, Children's Mercy Research Institute, and Stowers
Institute for Medical Research. SSE has a significant outreach
program for K-12 students.
Visit our website for more information about the UMKC School of
Science and Engineering and the Division of Biological and
Biomedical Systems .
Community Information
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than
16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is
part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is
committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for
our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively
foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure, and socially just
quality of life.
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Kansas City is a City on the Rise. Big city life and Midwest
charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant,
urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of
living. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is
one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is amongst
the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers in
the USA. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business
activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement.
Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, auto
racing, a new international airport and a rich history of music and
performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes,
biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all
within an easy drive.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 816-235-6910.
