Faculty Search Committee

Department of Bioengineering

University of Pennsylvania

240 Skirkanich Hall

210 South 33rd Street

Philadelphila, PA 19104

Faculty Positions

Description

The Department of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for both tenure track and tenured faculty positions at all professorial levels.

The University of Pennsylvania provides unique opportunities for multidisciplinary research.  Bioengineering is prominent in the strategic plans of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the University emphasizing integrative research in all biomedical areas ranging from fundamental to translational research. Bioengineering at Penn has collaborations and research connections spanning the medical school and hospitals, as well as many outstanding departments in the University’s other schools, centers and institutions, (including, for example, the Institute for Medicine and Engineering and Institute for Neurological Sciences). All of Penn’s schools are situated on one campus making it an ideal environment for multidisciplinary research. Bioengineering seeks to enhance its integrative research and educational programs. We are especially interested in energetic visionary faculty who are committed to developing a research enterprise in this environment.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering or a related field. At the assistant professor level, individuals should demonstrate superb academic credentials and promise for a career in bioengineering research. At higher professorial levels, an evident track record of research excellence including successful competitive research funding and academic standing is expected. Present areas of emphasis in our program are neuroengineering, nanobiotechnology, cellular, molecular and tissue engineering, and imaging. However, we encourage applications from candidates in any emerging area of bioengineering. We will consider candidates who perform fundamental and translational research or a combination thereof, from the molecular and cellular level through the tissue and organ levels. A commitment to teaching should also be apparent including development of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision of doctoral students and academic advising of students at all levels.

To apply, please send a CV, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, three representative paper reprints, and a list of five references, in hard copy, to:

Faculty Search Committee

Department of Bioengineering

University of Pennsylvania

240 Skirkanich Hall

210 South 33rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Applications will be considered beginning October 1, 2007 and until positions are filled.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/ Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans encouraged to apply.

Dr. David Meaney, Chair

Department of Bioengineering

University of Pennsylvania

240 Skirkanich Hall

210 South 33rd Street

Philadelphila, PA 19104

Lecturer Positions

Description

The Bioengineering Department at the University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for two full-time lecturer positions.  Responsibilities will be teaching duties, but may also include advising and administration in the department's undergraduate program.  A description of the courses offered in the undergraduate program can be found through this link: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/be/undergrad/courses/.

The position will be on a 12-month basis with successive one-year reappointments possible and a limit of four consecutive appointments, based on an annual review and the department's needs. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in bioengineering, another relevant engineering or science discipline, commitment to undergraduate education and previous teaching experience required.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae along with the names of three references to Lecturer Position, c/o Dr. David Meaney, Chair, Department, of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, 210 South 33rd St., Rm. 240, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6321.  Consideration of applications will begin January 1, 2008, until the position is filled.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative

Action Employer.  Minorities/females/individuals with disabilities/veterans encourage to apply.