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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of Engineering |
| Department: Biomedical Engineering | Date Posted: 11/13/2008 |
| Rank: Professor | Hire Date: 7/1/2009 |
| Title: Chair Position Number: F02119 |
| Deadline: Open until Filled | Type of Search: National |
| Description: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a highly qualified individual for the position of Chair in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The Department has maintained a strong graduate program for over twenty years and has close ties with faculty in the VCU Medical Center, including the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing. The VCU School of Engineering, founded in 1996, is a remarkable example of a public-private partnership. The School comprises five departments and has state-of-the-art facilities, including a new building that will be devoted to interdisciplinary research. The Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program was established in 1998 and is fully ABET-accredited. Current faculty research areas include biomechanics, tissue engineering, signal processing, human machine interface, rehabilitation engineering, and medical instrumentation. |
| Qualifications: The successful candidate will be expected to have a proven record of excellence in teaching and externally-funded research, as well as demonstrated leadership skills. He/she will be expected to support a vibrant research program, to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to continue the expansion of student enrollment, and to increase sponsored research within the department, in particular by further promoting interdisciplinary research collaborations with the VCU Medical Center. An earned doctorate in Biomedical or Bioengineering or other closely related discipline is required, as well as experience with the ABET process. |
| Application Process: Candidates should submit a statement of interest including their vision and a curriculum vitae detailing their research, teaching and leadership experience along with a list of four references to: Dr. Alison Baski, Chair of Search Committee, Virginia Commonwealth University, 701 West Grace St.-Rm. 2401, Richmond, VA 23284-2000. Electronic submissions with attached pdf files are also accepted and can be sent to aabaski@vcu.edu. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is the largest university in the state of Virginia and is ranked internationally and nationally as a prominent research institution. Located in Richmond on two downtown campuses, VCU enrolls nearly 32,000 students in 205 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, engineering and medicine. Sixty-five of the programs are unique in Virginia, with many crossing disciplines among 15 schools and one college. The VCU Medical School and Hospitals comprise the VCU Medical Center, a comprehensive health care system.
VCU is an Equal-Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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For Additional Information: Dr. Alison Baski Phone:(804)828-7946 Fax:(804)827-0290 Web:http://www.egr.vcu.edu/Page.aspx?id=93
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