Job description

Department:

Bioengineering

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R108183

Position Description:

The University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a joint appointment between the Department of Bioengineering in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in the School of Medicine. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2026.

This joint position is designed to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and clinical orthopedics, with a strong emphasis on biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and additive manufacturing (3D printing). The successful candidate will contribute to education, research, and translational innovation at the interface of bioengineering and orthopedic surgery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Bioengineering courses, particularly in biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, orthopedic biomechanics and 3D printing and advanced manufacturing for biomedical applications
• Develop an externally funded research program aligned with orthopedic and musculoskeletal health.
• Actively engage in interdisciplinary clinical collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, including: willingness to observe and participate (as appropriate) in the operating room (OR) environment and translating clinical challenges into engineering-driven research and design solutions.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in interdisciplinary research.
• Supervise and support engineering students who collaborate with clinicians on: design of orthopedic devices and systems and mechanical testing and validation using engineering-side facilities and laboratories.
• Contribute to departmental, school, and university service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic about hands-on, translational research.
• Comfortable working in clinical environments and engaging directly with surgeons and clinical teams.
• Interested in bridging clinical needs with engineering design, prototyping, and mechanical testing.
• Motivated to foster student-driven innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
• The University of Louisville has a strong track record of success in faculty-led initiatives where engineering students become deeply engaged in orthopedic clinical challenges and partner effectively in the design, testing, and execution of biomechanical solutions.

How to apply

Following Materials Must Be Included in Applications Submission:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Names and contact information of at least three references

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 – Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.