Title: Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Biomechanics (Tenure Track/Tenured)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA:
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
Job Description:
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the Batten College of Engineering & Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a tenure track or tenured faculty position in the broad area of biomechanics. This position is to begin in Fall 2025 and will be an annual 10-month appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. We are particularly seeking applicants in the areas of Computational or Experimental Biomechanics at the cell, tissue, organ or whole human body-level that are doing fundamental and/or applied research with applications that include, but are not limited to, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, injury/disease modeling, ergonomics, rehabilitation or robotics are sought.
The appointed faculty member will:
1. Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
2. Develop and teach biomechanics and other courses in mechanical engineering and/or biomedical engineering.
3. Advise students.
4. Perform service obligations.
5. Serving on committees.
The appointee will also hold a core faculty affiliation with the newly established Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health, & Human Performance (EnMed) that advances bio-related research and education across the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. The EnMed Institute includes the Biomedical Engineering program, and the appointee will play a key role in supporting its mission and growth.
This appointee will also have opportunities to collaborate with faculty members in MAE, BCET, and the University with complementary expertise, including those in Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics and Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences which includes Eastern Virginia Medical School. Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
6. Post-doctoral research experience.
7. Teaching experience as Teaching Assistant or Course Instructor.
8. Record of research funding such as fellowships or external grants.
9. A plan for developing an externally funded research program at ODU, with expressed interest in leveraging complementary research expertise at ODU.