Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Cleveland State University Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Job Summary: The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering within the Washkewicz College of Engineering at Cleveland State University (CSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, commencing August16, 2027. The department established a new bachelor’s program in biomedical engineering in the fall semester of 2024, with the first expected graduating class in 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to: initiate and sustain a vigorous externally funded research program; recruit and train students in research; teach both undergraduate and graduate-level biomedical engineering courses; develop new instructional laboratories; and participate in faculty governance. While applications in all areas of biomedical engineering will be considered, expertise in the following areas is preferred: medical devices, signals and instrumentation, or computational tools/AI relevant to biomedical engineering. The position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services. The Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department offers bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degrees in both biomedical engineering and chemical engineering. The PhD program in biomedical engineering is conducted in conjunction with Cleveland Clinic Research, where many of the doctoral students perform their research. In addition to our current state of the art teaching and research facilities, CSU is finalizing the design and development of the Biomedical Discovery Complex. The Department has a track record of attracting funding from the State of Ohio, federal agencies (NASA, NSF, NIH, USDA), and industry. CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biomedical engineering or related field – Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2027. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor; Track record of peer-reviewed publications; Excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of externally funded research; Research productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications; Postdoctoral training or previous academic experience; Industrial experience in the field; Ability to teach biomedical engineering undergraduate and graduate level courses; Potential to complement existing areas of strength in the department; Ability to work constructively and collegially with both external and internal colleagues in interdisciplinary teams; Track record of mentoring students. List of documents applicant is required to submit: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Research statement Teaching statement and prior evaluations, if available Contact information for three referencesUnofficial transcripts (optional) CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see . Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland State University