Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Mercer University•Macon, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Mercer University seeks an Assistant Professor for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The department is particularly interested in a biomedical engineer whose experience bridges biomedical engineering with electrical or computer engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Medical AI, biosensors or wearable health devices, medical device information security, or diagnostic image processing or high-throughput screening. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program aligned with their technical expertise, and contribute to teaching, service, and scholarship in support of Mercer’s educational mission. The role emphasizes undergraduate mentorship and research opportunities, including advising and supporting undergraduate researchers and supervising capstone design projects. The position requires a regular on-campus presence for in-person interactions. Mercer’s undergraduate engineering program is ABET/EAC accredited. The School of Engineering has just over 650 students and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical and other engineering disciplines, along with related programs. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a list of four professional references. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Selection is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date. ABD candidates may be considered at the rank of Instructor until the Ph.D. is obtained.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop a research program aligned with technical expertise.
Effective communication skills and commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
Commitment to Mercer’s educational mission.
Enthusiasm for and/or experience working with undergraduate research students.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the interface of biomedical engineering with electrical or computer engineering.
Experience in Medical AI, biosensors or wearable health devices, medical device information security, or diagnostic image processing or high-throughput screening.
Experience mentoring undergraduate research students.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate Biomedical Engineering courses supporting the BME specialization curriculum.
Teach undergraduate general engineering core courses supporting the School of Engineering.
Teach interdisciplinary upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses supporting biomedical, electrical, and/or computer engineering programs.
Mentor and support undergraduate research students.
Supervise capstone design projects and support student teams.
Engage in scholarly activities and seek external grant funding.
Maintain a regular on-campus presence for face-to-face interactions.
Use sound pedagogical practices and appropriate instructional technology.
Advise students and provide individual assistance during weekly office hours.
Participate in course and laboratory revisions and curriculum development.
Attend department and college meetings and serve actively on college and university committees.
Participate in institutional events, including convocations, commencement exercises, and recruitment activities.