Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track Bioengineering Faculty
Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track Bioengineering Faculty
- 10003467
- Fairfax, VA
- Instructional Faculty
- Opening on: Nov 18 2025
Department: Col of Engineering and Computing
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Mason’s Department of Bioengineering, https://bioengineering.gmu.edu, has 14 faculty members whose research are divided into four pillars: biomedical imaging and devices, computational biomedicine, neurotechnology and computational neuroscience, and biomaterials and nanomedicine. Bioengineering faculty research is funded by several federal and non-federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium. These agencies and other sources bring the department’s current active research funding total to more than $32 million. Undergraduate enrollment in the thriving ABET-accredited undergraduate program totals more than 220 students; and we have over 50 graduate students enrolled in PhD and MS programs. In addition to the many collaborations across the college and the university, the department has several growing partnerships with regional centers and universities. The department is also home to two centers, the Center for Advancing Systems Science and Bioengineering Innovation and the Center for Neural Informatics Neural Structures and Neural Plasticity.
About the Position:
The George Mason University Department of Bioengineering, within the College of Engineering and Computing, invites applications for a tenure-track or a tenured faculty position beginning Fall 2026. Senior candidates with established records of outstanding research and excellent teaching will be eligible for a tenured associate professor or a professor position. Candidates to this position will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise students, participate in all aspects of the department’s mission, participate in the university, college and departmental governance, and serve the profession.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Develop an independent and externally funded research program;
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Supervise students, capstone projects, student internships and practicum;
- Participate in all aspects of the department’s mission; and
- Serve the profession.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have received a PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field by the start date of the position;
- They must have experience in one or more of our four research pillars: biomedical imaging and devices, computational biomedicine, biomaterials and nanomedicine, and neurotechnology and computational neuroscience;
- The candidate should have demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in Bioengineering related research; and
- A commitment to high-quality teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Applicants in all areas of Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering and related areas will be given full consideration. We are particularly interested in candidates in the areas of biomedical imaging and devices, computational biomedicine, biomaterials and nanomedicine, and neurotechnology and computational neuroscience and with experience in with experience in computational and/or experimental research within the fields of microfluidics, 3D bioprinting, cell and tissue engineering, bioreactor engineering, biomanufacturing, mechanobiology, neuromechanics, sensorimotor integration, neuromodulation, soft robotics, biomedical and rehabilitation robotics, medical imaging, and biosensing. Strong candidates from other areas are encouraged to apply and will be also considered;
- Ability to build collaborations with other departments within the College and across the University; and
- Teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed publications.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure Track Bioengineering Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, complete CV with publications, statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching (upload as Philosophy of Teaching), research statement, transcript (optional), and the names of three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Open Date: November 18, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 15, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Engineering: A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s Technology Corridor!
About the College:
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC will have more than 11,000 students in fall 2025. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 326 instructional faculty, 100 are tenured, 64 are tenure-track, 100 are term faculty, and 62 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $66.8 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region:
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200-degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future:
In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerating its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse, a new 355,000 square foot building will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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