Job Details

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Assistant/Associate Professor – Department of Biomechanics, Cardiovascular Science focus College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences University of Nebraska at Omaha

Please submit the following application materials: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Statements of research and teaching interests 4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January or August 2027.

Essential Functions

The Department of Biomechanics and the NIH COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular science.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program and serve as a Research Project Leader (RPL) within CRiB. The candidate will establish and sustain a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program and foster collaborative partnerships, including with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and related fields, mentoring students and research personnel, and contributing to departmental, university, and professional service.