Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame invites applications for a faculty position within the College of Engineering, with a primary focus in the general field of Bioengineering. We are seeking researchers at the Associate or Full Professor rank who work at the intersection of biology and engineering. The successful candidate will lead a high-impact research program dedicated to solving fundamental challenges in human health and biotechnology. Duties will include teaching, research, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the following areas: Tissue Engineering, Disease Models, and Stem Cell Research; Diagnostic Tools and Devices with applications such as rural and distributed health care models; and Frontiers in Bioengineering such as Space Bioengineering and Biocomputing. The environment for Bioengineering at Notre Dame is enriched by numerous cross-disciplinary institutes and centers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Established research expertise at the intersection of engineering and biology, demonstrated through a strong record of scholarly achievement.
• Nationally or internationally recognized research program with a demonstrated history of high-impact publications and success securing external research funding, commensurate with academic rank.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentorship, and curriculum development.
• Evidence of meaningful contributions to the broader research community through leadership, collaboration, professional service, or other scholarly activities.
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually vibrant academic environment.
• Qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank, consistent with the University of Notre Dame's standards for tenure and promotion.

Nice To Haves

• Specializing in Tissue Engineering, Disease Models, and Stem Cell Research
• Specializing in Diagnostic Tools and Devices with applications such as rural and distributed health care models
• Specializing in Frontiers in Bioengineering such as Space Bioengineering and Biocomputing

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact research program dedicated to solving fundamental challenges in human health and biotechnology.
• Teaching
• Research
• Service
• Develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program with strong potential for continued growth and impact.
• Excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentorship, and curriculum development.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually vibrant academic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree