Non Exempt Biomedical Engineering Masters Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• $95,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

The Biomedical Engineering program in the College of Engineering & Mines at the University of North Dakota is a pioneer in innovation-based learning (IBL), a model aimed at providing students with the necessary skills to be leaders in biomedical innovation.
We are searching for one or more Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty members to support the program's teaching and research missions. Expected start date August 16, 2026.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Employ an Innovation-Based Learning (IBL) approach to biomedical engineering instruction.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Advise and mentor students in course planning and fulfillment of graduation requirements.
• Communicate effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and professional colleagues, both in person and at a distance.
• Approximately 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service during the initial two years.
• Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the faculty member's area of expertise.
• Contribute meaningful service to the department, college, university, and the broader professional community.

• Broad knowledge of emerging biomedical engineering challenges and research potentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the College of Engineering and Mines
• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering, computing, or quantitative biomedical discipline
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

• Strong record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications in leading journals or conferences appropriate to career stage
• Evidence of originality, rigor, and potential for national or international research impact
• A clearly articulated, innovative research agenda that demonstrates independence from doctoral and postdoctoral mentors
• Experience in successful competition for external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry
• Experience conducting interdisciplinary research involving engineering, medicine, life sciences, data science, or clinical partners
• Experience in technology translation, clinical research, industry collaboration, startups, or intellectual property development
• Potential to teach core and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based teaching and curriculum development
• Experience using project-based learning pedagogy
• Strong written communication skills suitable for grant writing, scholarly dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience working with industry
  

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st, 2026 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Brief (less than 3-page) statement of teaching philosophy
• Brief (less than 3-page) statement of research interests and philosophy
• List of 3 references
  

Position is open until filled