Biomedical Engineering Faculty (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

About the role

The School of Engineering and Computing at American International University in Kuwait is hiring a full-time faculty member in Biomedical Engineering at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduates, maintain an active research profile and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, student-centred and multicultural academic environment. The university is a private institution founded in 2019, delivering English-language programmes following the American model of higher education.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering, including Biomedical Signals and Systems, Biomedical Instrumentation and Medical Imaging.
• Integrate emerging technologies, computational tools, AI and hands-on learning into teaching and laboratory instruction.
• Supervise and mentor senior design projects, capstone projects, undergraduate research and independent studies.
• Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding.
• Develop and continuously improve curriculum, laboratory experiences, learning outcomes and assessment strategies in line with accreditation and industry standards.

Required profile

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in Biomedical Engineering education.
• Strong expertise in one or more areas such as biomedical signals and systems, biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics or biomedical AI.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with strong advising, mentoring and student-engagement abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural academic environments.

Preferred: exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to teaching and research, the ability to bring diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum, and strong organisational skills and adaptability. Applications are submitted online through the university's careers page; they are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with employment expected to start in Spring Semester 2027.