3 jobs in Vanderbilt University School of Engineering

Vanderbilt University: School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering

Location

Biomedical Engineering

Open Date

Sep 10, 2025

Description
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications
for two open faculty positions
, one at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor and one at the level of tenured Professor eligible for an endowed chair.

Areas of particular interest include
gene therapy, drug delivery, protein engineering, genome engineering, synthetic biology, immunoengineering, mechanobiology, and application of machine learning or other computational methods toward biomaterial, drug, or biologic discovery and optimization
. Candidates with added research concentrations that complement the department's existing strengths in biophotonics, biomedical imaging, medical devices and interventional systems, constrained resource and microfluidic diagnostics, and neural engineering, are also of interest.

Qualifications
The target start date is August 2026. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program, along with an equal commitment to outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. VUBME exists at both the scientific and geographic boundary of Vanderbilt's engineering and clinical departments of its renowned medical center, making it an ideal location for engineering research at the interface of technology and medicine. Ideal candidates should possess: a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or closely related fields of science and engineering, a record of scholarly and research achievement appropriate for their current level, strong record of high-impact research, a commitment to high-quality instruction in biomedical engineering and interest in advancing education programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, an ability to lead a research program with a dedication to inclusive community building, and an interest in collaboration across engineering and with basic science and clinical disciplines.

Application Instructions

Application materials must include: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) statement of research interests (of particular import is their goals and collaborative possibilities across Vanderbilt), 4) a statement of teaching philosophy highlighting potential synergies within the BME department, such as new courses, 5) a summary statement on service and mentorship, and 6) the names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Review will begin upon receipt, and applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please address questions to the email: (
also note, this email will only be monitored by the chair of the department, and the chair of the search to maintain confidentiality)
.

Vanderbilt University has a strong institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally representative community of faculty. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups, in particular, are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Vanderbilt University: School of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location

Nashville, TN

Open Date

Jun 26, 2025

Description
THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ECE) AT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Electrical and Computer Engineering position with target start dates of Fall 2025. Primary responsibilities are to develop and teach classes in the Applied AI curriculum. Teach online classes, contribute the undergraduate ECE curriculum, and assist with programmatic certification. This is a term appointment, eligible for renewal, contingent on performance. We are committed to teaching and research excellence and have fully integrated professors of the practice and lecturers into ECE faculty operations.

Ranked #13 nationally, Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally recognized research university located on 330 park-like acres 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Its 10 distinct schools share a single cohesive campus that values collaboration. The university enrolls over 13,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, including 36% minority students and over 1,100 international students from 84 countries.

With a metro population of over two million people, Nashville's top industries by employment include trade, transportation, and utilities; education and health services; professional and business services; government; and leisure and hospitality. Other industries include manufacturing, financial activities, construction, and information. Long known as a hub for health care and music, Nashville is a technology center with a considerable pool of health care, AI, and defense-related jobs available. In recent years, the city has experienced an influx of major office openings by some of the largest global tech companies and prime Silicon Valley startups.

Vanderbilt University has a strong institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of faculty. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups; in particular, are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health safety measures which the University may require.

Qualifications
Ideal qualifications include a PH.D. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience in these programs would be a plus.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted on-line at Applications should include a full CV, statement of teaching experience and interests, a list of three names and email address for reference, and a personal statement. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.