Job Description The Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for a position in Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. We invite applications to teach in all areas of Biomedical Engineering. Please email Associate Dean Anuja Kamat [email protected] if you have any questions Teaching responsibilities for these positions will include lecture and laboratory courses. The standard load for the position is 12 credit hours per semester for the fall and spring semesters. Faculty members are expected to work collaboratively and interdependently within a small group, deliver courses that integrate their areas of expertise, engage in an active research and scholarship agenda, advise students, and meet service obligations (school, university, and community). Lastly, the ability to demonstrate both methodological and pedagogical flexibility is also expected to meet the demands of our students and the evolving profession. Applicant qualifications include a Ph. D in Biomedical Engineering. This search is being conducted at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates who currently hold a higher faculty rank at another institution may be considered for appointment at a commensurate rank based on their qualifications and experience and subject to University approval. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary. Benefits are described briefly HR: https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth The anticipated hiring range for this two-semester appointment is $103,000–$114,000. The range reflects relevant disciplinary market data and Wentworth’s faculty compensation structure. Individual starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, rank, and internal equity. This position comes with a 10% retirement contribution (no matching required) according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wentworth Faculty Federation. Wentworth uses a three-semester per year schedule. The faculty contracts are for two semesters (fall and spring) with optional summer teaching which is paid on a prorated basis of the provided two-semester salary. This means the annual compensation could reach 1.5 times the provided two-semester salary depending on availability of summer classes. Please be aware that any final offer for this position is contingent on the applicant providing valid I-9 documentation, showing work authorization and identity. For those requiring H-1B sponsorship, any offer of employment/filing of an H-1B petition will also be contingent on a determination that the petition is not subject to the $100,000 fee under the Presidential Proclamation 'Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers' (effective Sept. 21, 2025). About Wentworth and the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering: Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and comprises the Douglas D. Schumann Schools of Engineering, Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium — an association of Boston institutions including Emmanuel College, Simmons University, Massachusetts College of Art, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of the many opportunities afforded to faculty is the ability to collaborate across these institutions and to share resources. Wentworth is a university with a teaching focus and strategic initiatives of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, high-value learning, transformational student experience, and next-generation partnerships. The school has a strong commitment to recruit and retain students with diverse backgrounds, foster a vibrant design community and learning environment for faculty and students, and build on and expand current government, community, industry, and alumni partnerships. For more information about Wentworth’s Strategic Plan, see: https://wit.edu/about/strategic-plan The Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering is the largest academic unit within Wentworth, serving approximately 2,000 students in ten undergraduate engineering programs: aerospace, biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, electromechanical, engineering, advanced manufacturing, mechanical, and robotics. In addition, the school has four graduate programs: civil, mechanical, electrical & computer, and bioengineering. Our curriculum provides practical, hands-on experience through laboratory-intensive courses. Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience. Applicants should submit: 1) Cover letter that describes areas of expertise and qualifications for the position, (1-page limit). 2) Current curriculum vitae. 3) Teaching and research/scholarship statement (no more than three pages in length). 4) Contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified before the University contacts their references. Review of applications begins on Dec 4, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to be filled for Fall 2027. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected]. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready. We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body. For general information on working at Wentworth and Benefits click here. Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

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