Title: Assistant Professor (Biomedical Engineering)

Department: School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engr-SIUC

College: College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics-SIUC

Months of Appointment: 9-month

 Position Summary:  The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. Priority will be given to applicants in the technical areas of Biomechatronics and Bio-MEMS. However, exceptional applicants in any area of Biomedical Engineering will be considered. This position is a 100%, continuing tenure track Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 16, 2022.

Housed within the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics, the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering has state-of-the-art teaching and research infrastructure. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Biomedical Engineering, and provides support and excellent opportunities for the development of new faculty. To learn more visit https://engineering.siu.edu/elec/.

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the school’s biomedical engineering programs. Engage in an active program of research to include publishing in peer-reviewed journals, supervising doctoral and master’s students, seeking and acquiring external funding for these efforts, and provide school/university/professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:  Applicants must have at the time of appointment a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field. ABD candidates may be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by August 15, 2022. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with University Policy  (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2 -faps/conting.php). 

Candidates should have an established record of outstanding-quality research publications in the sought technical areas, a commitment for excellence in teaching, and excellent oral and written communication
skills.

Deadline to Apply: 02/10/2022 or until filled

Special Instructions for Applicants:  Applications must be submitted online at  https://jobs.siu.edu/.  A cover letter is required and should be uploaded to your application along with a curriculum vitae, a copy of transcripts, and a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophy. 

References (please list three on the application) will be sent an email to upload a letter of reference. Please advise your references that the email will come from noreply@hiretouch.com.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, applications must be received by the deadline date.

 General Information - College/Department:  Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a High Research Activity Carnegie Doctoral Research University. SIU Carbondale is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about SIU Carbondale and its surrounding community can be found at: https://siu.edu/about-siu/.

 Contact for further information: Spyros Tragoudas

Contact Phone #: 618-536-2364

Contact Email:  spyros@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

 SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed
and encouraged and will receive consideration.