JOB SUMMARY 

The newly formed Engineering program at Marymount University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomedical Engineering commencing in the Fall 2025 semester.  Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or related fields and research interests conducive to involving undergraduate students.  Applicants should have a PhD or assurance they will complete the degree by January 2026.  Applications should include: 

1) A cover letter  

2) A CV  

3) A research plan that involves undergraduate students  

4) A statement of teaching philosophy with examples if relevant 

5) A statement on the importance of diversity in higher education 

6) The names and contact information of 3 references that can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Applicants will be notified prior to contacting references  

Applications submitted by February 28, 2025, will receive full consideration. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Please submit applications MU Careers.  Questions should be directed to Dr. Shama Iyer, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

Marymount’s Engineering program (comprised of degrees in biomedical and mechanical engineering) is part of the Marymount University’s School of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering and housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities.  Faculty are expected to teach high-quality student-centric undergraduate courses in face-to-face and potentially online settings. The School of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering is located on Marymount University’s main Campus in Arlington, VA in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.   

Applicants for these positions should have interest in growing and building significant hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students to complete practical engineering projects, especially with digital fabrication technologies. There will be ample opportunities for strong collaborations with colleagues in Mechanical engineering, Biology, Mathematics & Physical Therapy.  Successful candidates could also interact with the new research Center for Optimal Aging focused on research, advocacy and practical solutions in pursuit of improving participation in society for aging populations. 

Major duties and responsibilities 

• Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

• Teach a 3/3 course load each year, with opportunities to reduce load with external funding.  

• Actively involve undergraduate students in research projects. 

• Maintain a record of quality, peer reviewed scholarship. 

• Advise, develop, implement and assess curricula for the biomedical engineering degree for ABET accreditation cycles. 

• Maintain office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students. 

Other Duties 

• Assume professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College and School Director 

• Engage in on-going professional development which will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, participation in professional organizations, etc. 

• Pursue external grant opportunities to support development and growth of engineering at Marymount 

• Establish connections with local employers to assist students in obtaining internship and employment opportunities 

• Serve as a mentor/advisor for students studying biomedical/mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level including ensuring workplace and/or graduate study readiness; 

• Be engaged in a variety of admissions and recruitment events for the engineering program 

• Contribute to the university, College of Sciences and Humanities, and School of Science,  Mathematics, and Engineering functions and services including assessments, committees and continuous improvement activities 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education 

• PhD (ABD with completion by 01/15/2026) in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited institution. 

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community.  Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength.  Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world.  We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated.  According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.