The Department of Biology and Biomedical Engineering (BBE) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026.
By the time of appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, preferably biomedical, and show evidence of or demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. The ideal candidate will use evidence-based approaches to teach introductory biomedical engineering courses and upper-level electives in their area of expertise. While we encourage candidates in all biomedical engineering related fields to apply, experience in teaching and research in statics, mechanics of materials, biomechanics, and biomaterials is preferred.
The biomedical engineering program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is among the highest quality undergraduate-centered programs in the country. We are committed to employing innovative pedagogy and curriculum design to help undergraduate and Master’s-level students develop practical skills that allow them to be effective in research and industry-based career paths. By providing state-of-the-art learning opportunities and hands-on learning experiences in an inclusive and engaging environment, our biomedical engineering program produces leaders in biomedical industries, excellent researchers, and medical professionals. Our curriculum prioritizes hands-on, contextual learning and includes a design spine with a capstone design sequence that spans two years. The scholar we hire will be joining a group of five biology professors, 7 biomedical engineering professors, one biology lab manager, one biomedical engineering technician, and one administrative assistant. Please visit our course catalog at https:/www.rose-hulman.edu/academics/course-catalog/current for descriptions of our existing courses and the biomedical engineering curriculum. Additional information on Rose-Hulman and the Biology and Biomedical Engineering Department is available from https://www.rose-hulman.edu/BBE.
Essential job responsibilities include teaching and advising students, continued professional development, and service to the department, institute, and professional community. Members of the department are expected to demonstrate sustained intellectual development. Professors of biomedical engineering should exhibit an ability to advance the department's commitment to Rose-Hulman's mission and vision through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities. Faculty and staff within the biomedical engineering program are highly collaborative and committed to the Institute’s mission to provide students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a top undergraduate STEM college. The scenic campus in west-central Indiana is home to 2,200 students with a passion for STEM and learning. Rose is consistently listed among the best colleges and universities in the country, including a No. 1 ranking by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Undergraduate Engineering Program for 27 years running. The department and institute place a high value on supporting all our students; candidates who are excited to enhance student engagement and community are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who can further broaden and enhance the educational experience of our students are also encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV; a statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and your commitment to student success; a statement of your professional development/research goals; and contact information for three references to https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu. Candidates who advance through the initial screening will be asked to submit letters from their references. Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. For application system assistance and/or questions, please contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu. For questions about the position itself, please contact the chair of the Department of Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Bill Weiner, at weiner@rose-hulman.edu.
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