BME Faculty: Biomechanics & Translational Imaging Job at University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • Knoxville, TN

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Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for multiple tenure-line faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, starting in 2026. Tenure upon initial appointment may be considered for qualified applicants. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the identity of the BME department, expand its research strengths, and enrich its academic programs. The BME department is central to the universitys strategic priority in Human Health and Wellness to expand high-demand educational opportunities. The new faculty hires will directly contribute to the colleges goals in student enrollment, research innovation, workforce development, and external partnerships. We seek candidates whose research complements and expands BME and UTKs current strengths in biomechanics, cardiovascular biomechanics and imaging, prosthetics, neuroscience, biomaterials and robotics. Areas of interest include all aspects of biomedical engineering including but not limited to Cell and Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials. Preferred candidates should have a strong record of research accomplishment, a clear vision for building collaborative and interdisciplinary research programs, and a commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has made biomedical research and human health a core institutional priority, supported through strong partnerships with the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC). This collaboration provides a rich environment for translational research, where engineering innovation connects directly with clinical expertise to advance diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, and healthcare technologies. The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine offers additional collaboration opportunities and support for translational biomedical research through access to modernized animal housing facilities and histopathology services. Faculty in Biomedical Engineering will also benefit from access to UTKs Clinical Core Facility Program and the Center for Population Health (CPH), which provide state-of-the-art resources and infrastructure to support interdisciplinary research and accelerate the translation of discoveries from the laboratory to patient care. UTK is also a key partner in the Neuroscience Network of East Tennessee, NeuroNET, which fosters and supports cutting-edge research and training in brain sciences in collaboration with the UT Medical Center and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. These shared facilities and programs foster collaboration across engineering, medicine, and public health, offering faculty unique opportunities to expand their research impact.

The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) is in the midst of an unprecedented period of growth and success, including adding over 30 new faculty to the college as part of ambitious hiring campaigns led by Chancellor Donde Plowman and Dean Matthew Mench. The college has set records in research expenditures, enrollment, incoming student GPA, intellectual property development, and USNWR rank in the past three years. New facilities include the state-of-the art Zeanah Engineering Complex, the University of Tennessee Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) facility, and the Innovation South building now under construction that will house UTKs Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF).

TCE currently has 203 tenure/tenure track and 79 non-tenure track faculty in its nine academic departments and offers 11 undergraduate, 16 MS, and 15 PhD/DE degree programs. Affiliated with TCE and located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the UT Space Institute is a hub of aerospace and defense research. The college is also home to eight research centers and three interdisciplinary institutes. With approximately 4,300 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students, the college sits 29th among public universities in the most recent U.S. News and World Report graduate rankings. Faculty in the college have won 29 early career awards (NSF, DOE, DARPA, AFOSR, and ARO) since 2016. In FY24, the college had annual research expenditures of $113.6M.

Knoxville, TN is a vibrant city with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, an effervescent nightlife that includes numerous theaters and museums, a rich live music scene across all genres, and eclectic restaurants. Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, providing amazing access to various outdoor activities. Knoxville is within easy driving distance of four major metropolitan areas that regularly host larger cultural and entertainment events.

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