Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 09/29/2025
Category: Biological Engineering

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York State's premier public polytechnic, recognized nationally by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. SUNY Poly advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive technological innovation, economic development, and humanitarian solutions.

Located in Utica, N.Y., in the Mohawk Valley, SUNY Poly offers an affordable cost of living and a vibrant quality of life, while providing a distinctive STEAM education that prepares graduates for the 21st-century workforce.

Job Description
The College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will support the ABET-accredited B.S. degree program in Biomedical Engineering, contribute to rapidly expanding graduate programs (including a Ph.D. in development), and collaborate across SUNY Poly’s four academic pillars:

• Healthcare & Wellbeing

• Materials, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

• AI and Information Technology

• Smart Infrastructure and Sustainability

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering and lower-division engineering sciences (lecture and lab).

• Developing and maintaining curricula.

• Establishing an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.

• Advising students and supporting student organizations.

• Collaborating with faculty to maintain ABET accreditation.

• Contributing to university committees, outreach, and service.

• Developing industry, government, and academic partnerships.

• Supporting departmental growth in undergraduate and graduate education.

During the first two years, a reduced teaching load (two classes per semester) will be provided to support research development and course creation.

Salary Range

• Assistant Professor: $90,000 – $100,000

• Associate Professor: $100,000 – $110,000

• Full Professor: $110,000+

Benefits
SUNY Poly offers healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plans, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, and more. Full details: SUNY Benefits Summary PDF

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Record of academic and scholarly achievements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience with proven research and scholarship.

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.

• Research interests aligned with SUNY Poly’s strategic focus areas.

Application Instructions
Applicants must submit:

1. Full curriculum vitae

2. Contact information for three references

3. Letter of application

4. Teaching statement (max 2 pages)

5. Research statement (max 5 pages)

6. SUNY Polytechnic Institute employment application

Applications will be reviewed beginning one month after posting and continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent on successful background checks.

Apply via email: HelpDesk-HR@sunypoly.edu

Additional Information

• Clery Act Annual Security Report: Download PDF

• Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy: SUNY Poly does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

• Inquiries on Title IX: TitleIX@sunypoly.edu

• Salary history cannot be requested before a conditional offer of employment, per Executive Order 161.

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