The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time Director position, with a start date of Fall 2025. Seeking an accomplished leader with a strong vision for advancing fundamental and translational research, fostering collaboration, and advancing Biomedical Engineering education. The Director will be expected to elevate SBME’s impact and innovation in education, research, and community engagement. SBME is dedicated to advancing education, training, and research, with strategic focus areas in Immunoengineering and Neural Engineering. We are also committed to expanding our strengths in Biomedical Imaging, Cell Manufacturing, and Biomaterials, with applications in areas such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, arthritis, and spinal cord / brain conditions. Housed within the Gallogly College of Engineering, SBME offers ABET accredited B.S., and M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering. The school currently has 15 regular faculty members, approximately ~280 undergraduate students, and ~40 graduate students. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Biomedical Engineering at a vibrant and expanding institution. SBME benefits from extensive partnerships with the OU Price College of Business, the OU College of Arts and Sciences, the OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and the regional bioscience industry, providing a robust environment for research and collaboration and the commercialization of new technologies.
