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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Tenure-eligible/UMKC School of Science & Eng

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Occupation:

Medical Assistants

Location:

Kansas City, MO

•64110

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

08/23/2026

Positions available: 1

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•University of Missouri-Kansas City

Web Site:

erecruit.umsystem.edu

Expires:

10/21/2026

Job #: 60768

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Job Hiring Department The University of Missouri Kansas CitySchool of Science and EngineeringDivision of Biological and Biomedical SystemsThe Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems:

BBS is one of the four divisions in SSE established through UMKC Forward, a university initiative to create multidisciplinary learning, academics, research, and outreach. BBS has focus areas on neurobiology, developmental biology, structural biology, and cell interactions with the environment, using model systems including E. coli, Saccharomyces, plants, fruit flies and zebrafish. For many years, 20-30% of the SSE research was focused on biomedical engineering, but the Biomedical Engineering Program became a separate, official program in Fall 2023. BME research is often performed in conjunction with UMKC's Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. BBS grants BS, BA, BS/MS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees, including BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Biomedical EngineeringUMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our research supports advances in defense, health care, public safety, technology and more aimed at a brighter and more advanced future for all. We collaborate across campus and the UM System and encourage our students to participate in our research and initiate their own at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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•Home Suite | University of Missouri-Kansas City Job Description Assistant or Associate Professor PositionIn Biomedical EngineeringThe Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) invites applications for a full-time tenure track/tenure-eligible faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who employ engineering, scientific, and technological approaches to address questions in the life sciences. Preferences will be given to engineering candidates working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging, Neural Engineering, or Computational Biomedical Engineering, but other areas will be considered. Qualifications Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. At least two years of postdoctoral experience is recommended. The successful candidates will be expected to:(1) demonstrate excellence in research, including initiating or continuing an independent extramurally funded research program or serving as a principal investigator in larger collaborative team,(2) have a strong commitment to teaching in the classroom and mentoring students in the laboratory (undergraduate and graduate students),(3) engage in divisional, school, or university services appropriate to the position, and(4) advance the goals and strategic plan of SSE and UMKC. Anticipated Hiring Range This is a 9-month, ranked, tenure-track or tenure-eligible full-time faculty position with benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more about benefits. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with rank, success in funded research, and credentials. Application Materials For consideration, you must apply online at Careers

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Application materials Letter of interest which provides your qualifications, a research focus, and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty positionCurriculum vitaeDescription of research interests, any external funding, and goalsStatement of teaching interests/philosophyNames and current ...For full information see follow application link.

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