The Department of Biomedical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for the position of Chair. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will have a sound vision of the future of biomedical engineering and the ability to lead and advance a student-centered and research-oriented department. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work well with others, the ability to foster an atmosphere of collegiality in an environment of shared governance, and an established record of excellence in biomedical engineering research, education, and service sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured professor in the university. The successful candidate will be currently engaged in research and will be planning to continue as an active researcher. The new Chair is expected to start in the summer or fall 2009.

Consideration of applicants will begin on Dec. 1, 2008. Applications should include a letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of at least five references. The application should also include a vision statement for research and education in biomedical engineering and the candidate's preliminary vision for the department. To apply visit https://njit.jobs and search under posting #0600348. The search will continue until a successful applicant is appointed.