Assistant Professor - Biomedical Engineering; AY

Overview

The Biomedical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2026.

Cal Poly emphasizes a Learn by Doing philosophy, a teacher-scholar model, and hands-on learning. The successful candidate will teach foundational biomedical engineering courses in classroom and laboratory settings, promote a hands-on learning environment, engage in research and/or scholarly activity, foster student innovation and creativity, and mentor students in applied research. The selected candidate will integrate teaching and applied research in a multidisciplinary environment at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will lead and mentor students in applied biomedical engineering research.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Anticipated hiring range: $106,000 – $117,000 per year. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Cal Poly is committed to inclusive excellence in student learning and applied research and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Cal Poly emphasizes Learn by Doing with extensive lab work and projects.

The Biomedical Engineering Department is a community of faculty, staff, and students who synthesize engineering expertise and medical needs to solve problems in biology and medicine. The department offers both BS and MS degrees. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. Cal Poly complies with Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, California Equity in Higher Education Act, Prop. 209, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited in university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly fosters a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment and encourages engagement with diverse perspectives. Cal Poly is committed to inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. Excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Required: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent. Candidates nearing completion (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required.

Demonstrated proficiency in English is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research, experience with laboratory-based instruction and/or industry experience, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting. Active engagement in scholarship and professional development is desirable. Knowledge of industry practices, modern design and analysis tools, and willingness to teach in multiple areas of the undergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering curriculum are preferred.

Experience with a broad range of student populations and fostering a collaborative environment is preferred.

Areas of need include (teachable courses may include):

• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Biomedical imaging
• Biomedical modeling and simulation
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biotransport
• Engineering design
• Engineering physiology
• Cell and gene therapy

The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional…