Associate Professor or Professor

Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

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The Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications from qualified mid-career academics for a biomedical engineering research stream Faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. In addition to regular academic responsibilities, the successful candidate will also assume the role of Program Director for the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program for a three-year renewable term.

This accredited BEng degree program is shared between the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). This tenured position will reside within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Program Director Responsibilities

Provide inspiring academic leadership for the educational mission of the Biomedical Engineering Program.
Ensure the curriculum of the Biomedical Engineering Program meets the program’s goals, strategic plan and accreditation needs.
Enable and develop synergies between the biomedical engineering curriculum and research programs.
Provide vision and strategic directions for the program.
Manage and coordinate the program’s human and fiscal resources.
Represent the program and its students within the University of Victoria, as well as to provincial and federal agencies, key industry groups, partners and collaborators.

The expected start date for this position is January 1, 2026.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand and rank will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. Industry experience is considered an asset. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $138,000 - $170,000 at the Associate Professor rank or $168,000 - $207,000 at the Professor rank. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

hold a PhD in biomedical, mechanical, electrical engineering or a similar field;
be registered as a Professional Engineer, or be eligible for and committed to registration;
have demonstrated experience collaborating with industry;
be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively participating in the academic operations of the Department;
have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
have a track record of leading academic teams, research experience, securing research funding, and creating inclusive learning environments that encourage a diversity of perspectives and insights.

We recognize that the biomedical engineering discipline is evolving rapidly; we seek candidates who are notably contributing in any part of this discipline, and who are committed to translating their experiences and insights into the continual improvement of our students, faculty and our programs.

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