ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering

Classification Title:

Associate/Full Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field

Job Description:

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position.  This position is targeted for the rank of associate professor, however, faculty with experience close to or above this level may be considered.

UF BME is uniquely positioned to bridge the fields of engineering and health sciences, with demonstrated strengths in biomaterials and regenerative medicine, biomechanics and bionics, biomedical imaging, modeling, biomedical data science, molecular and cellular engineering, and neural engineering. Candidates in all biomedical engineering related areas will be considered, with particular interest in neural engineering applicants.

Faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within Departmental curricula, initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs, recruit and supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities for the University and the profession. Applicants must possess a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Evidence of dedication to excellence in research and scholarly achievements, teaching, and service is required. The candidate should have a record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida (https://bme.ufl.edu/) is home to 30 primary and more than 70 affiliated faculty members advancing every area of biomedical engineering, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The department supports over 500 students, including more than 130 pursuing Ph.D. degrees.

Expected Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications: PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field Preferred:

• Evidence of dedication to excellence in research and scholarly achievements, teaching, and service.
• The candidate should have a record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/ (Search Job #537419). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter specifying research area; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. (Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” section in the application.); (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals; (5) a teaching statement describing teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at the University of Florida; (6) up to three representative refereed publications (co-)authored by the applicant. Competitive candidates are expected to clearly complement the overall mission of the department. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026 with some flexibility for a later start date based on individual needs. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 5, 2025. Please direct questions about the position to Benjamin Keselowsky, Faculty Search Chair, email: bkeselowsky@bme.ufl.edu.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu

Additional Requirements

• The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

•  If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
• Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
• All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No