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Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) Positions Department of Medical Engineering The Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for tenure/tenure-track positions at the Senior (Associate and Full Professor) or Junior (Assistant Professor) level that are expected to commence August 2026. The successful candidate should be an emerging or established leader in one of our research emphasis areas (preferred: Biomedical Imaging/ Bioelectronics; Cell/ Tissue Engineering; Neuro/ Rehabilitation Engineering; Molecular Medicine/ Drug Delivery; Biomechanics) applied to any biomedical system, with innovative research ideas and excellent training. Opportunities exist to innovate undergraduate and graduate level teaching in biomedical engineering, including those in clinical and hospital settings in association with academic clinicians. Established leaders may propose to develop novel initiatives and expand or assemble/ relocate high impact research groups. We strongly value technology transfer initiatives, and support the move of existing startup companies to Tampa Bay. An earned Ph.D. from a biomedical engineering, or related engineering or quantitative science discipline(s), and evidence of potential (Asst) or established (Assoc, Full) national prominence through superior scholarship, active externally funded research, and teaching excellence is required. Competitive startup packages and top-quality lab space are available in our expanding department space and in the Heart Institute, part of a new 14-story structure in the heart of downtown Tampa near the primary clinical activities of USF Health. University Leadership has made a strategic decision to build international standing in biomedical engineering (BME) by establishing and investing in a new Department of Medical Engineering, a true joint department between the USF Medical School and College of Engineering. This new department governs our highly successful graduate programs in BME and undergraduate major in BME - recently re-accredited and just the 4th such program in the State system. Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings. The college serves more than 3,700 students, offering nine bachelor's programs as well as 12 master's and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities, with $46 million in research expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology, and transportation. The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past ten years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF, which joined the American Association of Universities (AAU) in 2023. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, the Florida Board of Governors designated USF as a Preeminent State Research University, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at ************ USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at ************** at least five working days in advance. Pursuant to Title IX, USF does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that it operates. Such protection extends to students, employees, admission, and employment. Questions or inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. The most current contact information for the USF Title IX Coordinator and resources can be found on the USF Title IX webpage at ******************** . Applicants must electronically submit the application packet to the following website: ******************************************************************** For consideration, please apply to the appropriate position level (Assistant Professor, Req# 42383, Associate Professor, Req.# 42392, Full Professor, Req.# 42391). The packet must contain a cover letter, complete vitae with list of publications and research grants and contracts, names and detailed contact information for three references (Asst Prof only), a 1-page statement of the applicant's teaching interest and vision, a 3-page statement of the applicant's research vision, and the faculty rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) to which they are applying. Research programs will be evaluated for the importance of research questions they address, and their adoption and generation of novel technologies. Aligned with USF Principles of Community, preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring students from all backgrounds. Applicants are also welcomed to include an optional 1-page expected contributions to broadening participation in engineering (BPE) or diversity statement that outlines their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how they will contribute to an inclusive environment as part of their teaching, research, and service. The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. George Spirou, Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, ENG030, Tampa, Florida, 33620. The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who need disability accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify Khoa Dinh, Sr. HRBP at ************** or Melanie Salarbux, HRBP II at ************** at least seven working days in advance of need. Review of applicants will on a continuous, ongoing basis, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. This job is subject to Foreign Influence Screening: During the 2021 Florida legislative session, House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”) was passed and later signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The new law modifies a variety of Florida Statutes to address concerns regarding improper foreign influence. With regard to employment at major research institutions like the University of South Florida, the new law requires thorough review of certain applicants for positions involving research.