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Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Range: Minimum salary for full Professor is $131,146.00. Minimum salary for Associate Professor is $106,680

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties

University of the District of Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) invites applications for full time tenure-track faculty position at the full professor level in Biomedical Engineering. The qualified candidate will also serve as the Director of the newly erected Specialized Technological Center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) Research Center. The appointment is expected to be effective August 17, 2026.

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an urban land-grant institution and is classified as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). UDC is the only public university in Washington, DC and it aims to offer comprehensive, quality post-secondary education that is affordable to DC residents at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels leading to PhD.   Within UDC's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), there are ABET- accredited programs in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. 

Over the past few years, the Biomedical Engineering program faculty have been awarded grants and sponsorships through the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL).  Via an awarded multi-million-dollar NIH grant, new STAR biomedical research laboratories were erected on the UDC campus with the objective that the facility will emerge as a national hub for cutting-edge biomechanical and rehabilitation engineering research in the areas of gait & balance, biomechanics, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, and virtual reality. Furthermore, the biomedical resources within close proximity to UDC are unparalleled (e.g., NIH, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, and the United States Food and Drug Administration). 

Interested candidates must have an earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field, and have a strong record of research, teaching and scholarly works that are commensurate with appointment, preferably at the senior level. The desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Gait & Balance, Assistive Technologies (such as Bio-robotics), Virtual Reality, Rehabilitation Engineering, Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering influenced by big data, Machine Learning, and ArtificialI Intelligence.

The    responsibilities of the STAR Center's Director include creating a futuristic vision for the Center in the areas listed above. The Director is expected to foster multidisciplinary research interactions with internal and external agencies and build relationships in academic settings.  Essential duties include:

• Conducting high quality research
• Establishing industrial partnerships
• Seeking external funding to support and ability to expand upon research activities
• Initiating innovative research projects across disciplines
• Managing faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students within the Center
• Participating in relevant teaching and outreach activities 
• Presenting at conferences and publishing peer-reviewed publications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related fields
• Knowledge of human subject research and protocols
• Proven record of grantsmanship
• A track record of scholarly research
• Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate, graduate students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral associates
• Motivation and self-direction
• Exemplary problem-solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States
• Experience with biostatistics and data analysis is desirable

The successful candidate must have exceptional interpersonal communication and management skills necessary to promote programs to sustain and grow student enrollment and should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Though not required, applicants with additional experience (e.g., postdoctoral experience, industrial experience, and/or experience with ABET accreditation) are welcomed. Faculty duties include developing research in the candidate's core area, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, developing externally funded research projects, performing academic duties, as well as university and community services.  The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with other faculty members within the University to help develop cross-disciplinary research. 

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate
• A record of scholarship and professional growth
• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education. Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
 

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
 

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