Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Biomedical Engineering: Biomaterials or Biomechanics

Role details

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at Baylor University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. Baylor is investing in the rapid growth of the BME program, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, medicine, and the health sciences. The successful candidate will pursue excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship grounded in faith. They will play a foundational role in shaping the curriculum, research culture, and future direction of the program while strengthening Baylor’s distinctive Christian mission.

We seek candidates with expertise in biomaterials or biomechanics who employ experimental, computational, or combined approaches to advance fundamental understanding or translational biomedical technologies. We especially encourage candidates whose work complements and expands existing strengths in biosensors, bioelectronics, medical devices, and artificial intelligence. A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field is required.

Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, the potential to build a strong externally funded research program, the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and effective communication and organizational skills. Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after December 31, 2026, can be considered.

The BME program is currently administered within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The program offers BS and MS degrees, with a Ph.D. program in development. Program faculty and students are located in the Rogers Engineering and Computer Science Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) , a 330,000 square-foot interdisciplinary research facility. About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas , and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification.

Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits , allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination , Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God.

Baylor’s new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds , guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Required Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an active, externally funded research program (as PI or co-PI) Preferred Strong record of research excellence and teaching effectiveness, with expertise in biomaterials, biomechanics, or closely related areas Research that complements existing strengths in biosensors, bioelectronics, medical devices, and artificial intelligence Evidence of leadership in research, teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, or program development