University of Michigan · 1 month ago
CHAIR
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Michigan is a premier public university that invites applications for the position of Department Chair in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The successful candidate will be a leading scholar in biomedical engineering with a strong vision for the future of the program, focusing on research, teaching, and leadership.
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Responsibilities
Applicants should submit their cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement electronically
Applicants are asked to submit a two-page vision for the department that describes how the candidate will advance the BME program
Applicants should be prepared to share a list of names and contact information for at least five references upon being shortlisted
The deadline for ensuring full consideration of an application is January 31, 2026, but the position will remain open, and applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled
The search will be conducted in confidence until finalists are identified prior to a public campus visit
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in engineering or related fields
Demonstrated leadership experience at the candidate's home institution as well as nationally/internationally
A strong research track record demonstrated through publications, national/international collaborations, grants and fundraising
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience in innovating biomedical curricula
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Founded in 1817
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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2025-07-17Grant· $1M
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