Chair, MU-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering*

Marquette University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Job Type: FullTime

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number 201103926
Position Title Chair, MU-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering*
State
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Faculty
Job Family Faculty
Position Overview
Marquette University (MU) and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) have launched a national search for the next Chair of the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). This is a unique and rare opportunity to lead a burgeoning department towards unprecedented innovation by harnessing the collective strengths of two esteemed institutions dedicated to advancing research, education, and public health services. Seize the opportunity to leverage MU’s expertise in engineering research and education and MCW’s medical research, technology, and clinical proficiency to create an inclusive model for research and education that fosters innovation, promotes discovery, and prepares the next generation of engineers, scientists, and physicians. The overarching vision for this joint department is to become a globally recognized department with a high-ranking status, capitalizing on the existing strengths of both MU and MCW, as well as the combined resources of these two distinguished institutions. MU is renowned for its excellence in education and engineering and has a long history of successful research collaborations with MCW.
The Biomedical Engineering Program at MU, founded in 1968 and later elevated to department status in 1990, has played a pivotal role in producing industry leaders in healthcare and advancing research and education in various areas including orthopaedics, rehabilitation engineering, medical imaging, cardiopulmonary modeling, device development, informatics, and computational biology. The Medical College of Wisconsin is a nationally recognized leader in medical research, ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools with an impressive $168 million in extramural research funding. As a Top 100 Research University in the nation, MCW boasts significant research strengths in genomics, imaging, cancer, cardiovascular research, neurosciences, and injury research, supported by a faculty of 1,700+ and a student body of 1,600+ medical and graduate students.
The Chair position presents a unique opportunity to shape and advance the department by serving as a crucial liaison between institutions and driving unified excellence within the department. In addition, the Chair will help build, maintain, and strengthen industry relations. The Chair will lead efforts to foster collaboration across diverse capabilities, guiding groundbreaking research and shaping the next generation of engineers, scientists, and physicians. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the Chair will strategically align leadership with the collective goals of both MU and MCW, capitalizing on existing strengths and exploring new areas that align with strategic synergies. The biomedical engineering field, influenced by rapid technological advancements, necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to education, research, and patient care. The joint department aims to leverage the collective expertise of both institutions, to pioneer a groundbreaking model in biomedical engineering research that addresses the evolving healthcare landscape and advance patient safety and clinical outcomes while remaining an educational leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Chair include strategic planning and implementation; recruitment, retainment and development of faculty and personnel; financial budgeting and resource allocation; development and maintenance of space, facilities and instrumentation; advocacy and engagement of various strategic partners to garner resources for the department to accomplish its mission of education, research and service.
  • Academic and Administrative Leadership: Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader for the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, acting as the department liaison between MCW and MU. Advance the department’s intellectual engagement, strategic vision, and operational excellence in all aspects of academic, educational, research, and outreach programs.


  • Strategic Vision and Planning: Develop a collective vision, culture, and strategy for the department by leveraging the strengths of both institutions. Lead the department through strategic planning and implementation processes aligned with the goals and objectives of MCW and MU.

  • Faculty Recruitment and Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop an exceptional and diverse cohort of biomedical investigators with a focus on securing extramural funding.

  • Education and Research: Promote and support improvements in undergraduate and graduate programs. Ensure teaching excellence and explore funding sources to support the educational mission. Drive fundamental and interdisciplinary research by advocating for the department with funding agencies, industry partners, and foundations.

  • Financial Management and Operational Excellence: Ensure fiscal health and operational sustainability of the department. Allocate resources judiciously, oversee space, facilities, and human resources. Monitor and adhere to cooperative plans and agreements with both institutions.

  • External Engagement and Philanthropic Development: Represent the department regionally, nationally, and internationally. Spearhead advancement and fundraising activities, manage relationships with industry, philanthropic organizations, and individual donors. Foster innovation and economic growth in the region.

  • Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Collaborate to develop strategies for recruiting underrepresented minority students, faculty, and staff. Create an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals without regard to non-academic characteristics.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate is envisioned as an esteemed scholar with academic qualifications consistent with full professorship, with leadership experience in academia and a demonstrated capacity for financial management, innovation, and fostering collaboration across campuses. Essential qualities include a commitment to inclusive decision-making, and a strong dedication to diversity, inclusion, and shared governance, along with a focus on advancing modern student learning methods. Key qualifications include a terminal degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent) in the field of engineering, a sustained record of peer-reviewed scholarship, successful leadership and budgetary management skills, a proven history of securing research funding, faculty recruitment expertise, commitment to exemplary teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrated commitment to undergraduate engineering education and biomedical research diversity, excellent communication skills, and a track record of collaboration and consensus building with external constituencies and across disciplines.
PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent terminal degree in the field of engineering
A sustained record of peer reviewed scholarship in biomedical engineering research that qualifies for a tenured, senior-level faculty appointment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • A sustained record of peer reviewed research funding from national funding agencies, industry partners and/or foundations, particularly NIH (e.g., R, P, T series) and NSF.
  • Experience in and a commitment to exemplary teaching, undergraduate and graduate education, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • High emotional intelligence; record of collaboration and consensus building; ability to develop strong ties and connections with external constituencies and individuals across disciplines.
  • Demonstrated successful leadership and budgetary management skills.
  • Proven background in faculty recruitment, mentoring and development.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and promote a diverse environment.
  • Understanding of the diversity and breadth of biomedical research.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and lead teams.
  • Familiarity with ABET accrediting requirements and procedures, preferred.
Department Biomedical Engineering
Posting Date 12/19/2023
Closing Date 01/31/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Online Application: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_medcollegewi/external_faculty/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=30465&localeCode=en-us
For the full position profile and/or to learn more, please contact:
Kelli Cameron, SHRM-SCP
Associate Vice President, Recruitment
Medical College of Wisconsin
c/o Amanda Steffens, CPRP
Executive Faculty Recruiter
[email protected]
Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquires will be made without the consent of the applicant.
Please submit applications by January 31, 2024, for full consideration.
EOE Statement
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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