Assistant Professor - Tenure Track - Bioengineering

About This Role

This tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level within the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering (VSCEB) at Washington State University (WSU) offers an opportunity to contribute to vibrant research and educational programs. The role involves establishing a dynamic, externally funded research program, teaching bioengineering courses, mentoring students, and performing professional service. It is located at the WSU Pullman campus, with an expected start date of August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Establish a dynamic, externally funded, nationally recognized research program
• Teach core and elective undergraduate and graduate courses in bioengineering
• Mentor a diverse group of students
• Perform professional service
• Publish scholarly work
• Build collaborations with the Elson Floyd College of Medicine at WSU Spokane and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, as well as other departments at WSU

Requirements

• Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or other engineering disciplines related to bioengineering prior to the start of the appointment
• Ability to teach core bioengineering classes
• Demonstrated record of scholarly work and potential to establish a robust nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program

Nice to have:

• Experience in industry or ability to teach capstone design

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts

Important Details

• Application deadline: November 22, 2026
• Position term: 9 Month - Summer
• Start date: August 16, 2027
• Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

Application Process

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vita
• A statement of research plans and potential synergy with VSCEB, other WSU faculty, and WSU Spokane medical community (maximum 2 pages)
• A statement of teaching experience and interests (maximum of 2 pages)

About the Company

Washington State University (WSU) encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.