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Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering/Director of Biomechanics

This individual will be a faculty member at the University of Memphis Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Director of Biomechanics for the InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute. (S)he will be reporting to the Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Memphis, and President & Executive Director of InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute. For the University of Memphis, (s)he will follow a tenure-track position with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Posted policies with regard to tenure and promotion will be followed.

(S)he will engage in cutting-edge musculoskeletal basic, applied, and clinical research in biomechanics and/or mechanical engineering with an emphasis on biomaterials, implant design, and/or regenerative medicine through externally funded programs with InMotion and the University of Memphis.This person is expected to collaborate with colleagues at both institutions and develop new multi-disciplinary research initiatives as well as support the research at area hospitals and clinics.  This individual will be required to publish scientific articles in leading scholarly journals. (S)he will also lead and direct the biomechanics laboratory at InMotion and provide strong, strategic, and visionary leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in roles as a faculty member of the University of Memphis (See: http://www.memphis.edu/facultyhandbook/2005FHB_TOC.htm)
• Teach one course per semester at the University of Memphis, Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Advise both undergraduate and primarily graduate students in biomedical engineering on their curriculum and research requirements
• Participate in shared activities of the biomedical engineering faculty (faculty meetings, committee activity, governance)
• Participate as a team member in InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute
• Participate in developing an overall business strategy for InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute
• Manage the biomechanics laboratory of the InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute
• Direct and coordinate the activities of bioengineers, lab technicians, and assistants, as well as graduate students, residents, and fellows
• Maintain effective working relationships among the various departments,programs, administrative units of the Campbell Clinic and Foundation,physicians, residents, and other research partners in the fields of tissue engineering, preclinical studies, experimental testing, etc.
• Roles viewed as jointly-supervised and sponsored
• Perform independent, personal research in conjunction with InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute and the University of Memphis
• Participate within the research community, including active involvement in university collaboration and key research organizations such as the Orthopaedic  Research Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and other musculoskeletal or engineering specialty societies
• Seek and maintain research funding from government and private sources
• Establish collaborations with research centers and corporate partners
• Publish peer-reviewed articles in scientific scholarly journals in the area of engineering and/or musculoskeletal research
• Present invited lectures at seminars, symposia or conferences and participate in national society programs
• Seek protection of intellectual property and assist administrative staff in technology transfer activities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Advise biomedical engineering undergraduate students at the University of Memphis on curriculum choices and course selections
• Advise graduate students in biomedical engineering at the University of Memphis and participate on research committees for graduate students degree programs
• Supervise Bioengineers, Lab Technicians and Assistants in the Biomechanics Laboratory of InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute
• For direct reports in the biomechanics laboratory, responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,assigning and directing work; appraising performance and providing routine reviews; and addressing complaints, resolving problems and discipling direct reports

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar engineering degree
• Seven or more years experience in teaching and independent research at the university level in biomedical engineering related to the musculoskeletal field

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to develop course curriculum and teaching plans, plus the ability to present materials effectively to students in biomedical engineering
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Manage research programs with fiscal prudence and responsible stewardship of resources
• Possess impeccable character and integrity
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original, innovative technique or style
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics and/or research projects
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the field of musculoskeletal research and engineering principles
• Ability to identify new research areas and clinically relevant opportunities in the musculoskeletal field
• Ability to represent InMotion and the University of Memphis publicly and to articulate and advocate musculoskeletal research to diverse audiences
• Ability to cultivate new opportunities and to expand our understanding of musculoskeletal disease, injury and treatment
• The ability to promote an open inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork
• The ability to build trust and ensure accountability throughout the two organizations
• Provide a demonstrated record of thoughtful, wise, and timely decision making
• Experience attracting extramural funding on a competitive national basis
• Demonstrate a list of refereed publications in peer-reviewed journals and formal presentations at national and international meetings
• Demonstrate competency in experimental mechanics, computational stress analysis,mechanics of materials, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and musculoskeletal trauma and total joint applications

The University of Memphis and InMotion are Equal Opportunity Employers

E-mail resumes directly to: Richard R. Tarr