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Gonzaga University

Associate or Full Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Gonzaga University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Associate or Full Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Application Procedure:To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants are required to complete an online application and submit the following:A cover letter discussing how the candidate’s career goals align with Gonzaga’s Jesuit MissionA statement of teaching philosophy which includes potential senior-level technical electives the candidate could develop to add to the Biomedical Engineering Program, a description of how the candidate creates and maintains an environment that supports and promotes learning for students with a variety of backgrounds and identities, and a description of how the candidate would advance GU’s mission and our commitment to inclusive excellence through their teaching and advising (up to 2 pages)A statement of research objectives that reflect our commitment to undergraduate involvement in research and can be accomplished at Gonzaga, with examples of scholarly achievement within the discipline of biomedical engineering (up to 5 pages)A statement of administrative philosophy and vision (up to 2 pages)Full contact information for at least three [3] professional references (letters will be requested when finalists are selected)Questions about this position may be directed via email to Dr. Jeff Watson, watsonj@gonzaga.edu. The position remains open until filled. Application review will begin on September 30, 2024.Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.Position InformationThe School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor to be the inaugural Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department beginning Fall 2025. We invite skilled teacher-scholars committed to inclusive, equity-minded teaching with a demonstrated record of scholarship to join our teaching-centered and research-active School, which is committed to undergraduate education.The successful applicant will lead the School’s new Department of Biomedical Engineering and will be responsible for the growth and development of its B.S. degree program which began in Fall 2024. Aside from managing the Department, administrative duties will include refining the curriculum, hiring faculty to build the Department, arranging and managing faculty joint appointments with other Gonzaga departments and institutes, guiding the program through ABET accreditation, and other administrative duties as required.Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or in a closely related technical discipline. The areas of expertise are open, encompassing all research areas of the biomedical engineering field, and may be experimental, computational, and/or theoretical. Aside from administrative duties, the candidate will be expected to:Demonstrate excellence in teaching, including equity-minded teachingMaintain an active scholarship agenda and research programAdvise undergraduate students including students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communitiesProvide service to the institution as an academic citizenMinimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or in a closely related technical disciplineFor Associate Professor candidates, 7 years of experience at the Assistant Professor level and aboveFor Full Professor candidates, 5 years of experience at the Associate Professor levelDemonstrated record of teaching and mentoring students with diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, and experiencesDemonstrated ability to establish and run a research program that may be tailored for undergraduate studentsDesired Qualifications:Relevant teaching record with a focus on undergraduate instructionEngineering practice in academic, industry, or government settingsABET or similar accreditation recordAdministrative recordHiring Salary: Associate Professor: $108,076 – $115,281; Full Professor: $141,792 - $151,245; commensurate with education and experience, additional stipend for chair position.Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

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