Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Norman, OK

16h

About The Position

The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a part-time, 0.5 FTE ranked-renewable-term Assistant Professor position starting Spring 2026. The successful candidate will teach core courses, develop new biomedical engineering courses, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service in areas needed by the School. The teaching load is three credit hours each semester, with mentoring of undergraduate and MS SBME students.

SBME is committed to undergraduate and graduate education and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering. Its faculty of 22 works with approximately 280 undergraduates and 70 graduate students. The School is housed in Gallogly Hall, which provides laboratory spaces for faculty and students. The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 public research university with campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. SBME faculty and students have partnerships with scientists and clinicians at OU Health Campus, IBEST, OMRF, the Oklahoma Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging, LIBR, and through the OU Health–Siemens Healthineers Value Partnership.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level as an instructor or faculty member of record.
• Effective communication and commitment to excellence in teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laboratory-based instruction.
• Ability to communicate research and teaching concepts clearly and effectively to varied audiences.
• Interest in participating in community outreach or educational programs that enhance SBME’s visibility and impact.
• Interest in working closely with undergraduate students as a mentor and career advisor.

Responsibilities

• Teach core biomedical engineering courses.
• Develop new courses in biomedical engineering.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including undergraduate and MS SBME students.
• Participate in service in areas of need within the School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree