Tenure Track AssistantAssociate Professor Health Innovation
Tenure Track AssistantAssociate Professor Health Innovation
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The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at Bentley University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate faculty position to begin July 1 2025 in the area of Health Innovation. For this position we define Health Innovation broadly to include topic areas such as biotechnology diagnostics digital health health analytics artificial intelligence and bioinformatics as they apply to US or global health. We especially encourage candidates with both a strong scientific background and industry experience whose approach to research and teaching health innovation is informed by science to apply.The ideal candidate would be a midcareer professional who would help shape and support our growing programs at the undergraduate graduate and professional education levels at the intersection of business and health innovation. The candidate should have existing external partners in the health industry and would be encouraged to maintain and further develop those partnerships. We seek an engaged colleague interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership within the department or university. The candidate would be expected to teach courses in our graduate programs (MBA) undergraduate health industries major and contribute to our executive and professional education offerings. The teaching load for this position will be five courses per year after an initial phasein period.
The candidate would join the Natural and Applied Sciences Department (NAS). NAS is at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future through our three key areas of emphasis: Health Industries Sustainability Sciences and Psychology. Our cuttingedge programs provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between science technology and society. In our health industries programs students explore the physical and psychological aspects of health gaining insights into how advancements in these areas can be applied to various sectors including human resources organizational management biotechnology pharmaceuticals and healthcare delivery. Through a seamless integration of scientific theory and handson learning experiences our courses span diverse fields such as biology chemistry earth and environmental science genetics public health and psychology.
This position aligns with the growing focus on innovation outside the NAS department as well. Bentley University is making significant investments as part of its strategic plan in the areas of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate would be strongly encouraged to drive innovation internally and contribute their experience and leadership to these efforts.
The faculty member will collaborate in research teaching leadership and partnershipbuilding with the Center for Health and Business and the Center for Integration of Science and Industry. The Center for Health and Business (CHB) builds on Bentleys strengths as a business university to advance impactful transdisciplinary programs in health. The CHB serves as the hub for integrative and strategic healthrelated opportunities for the Bentley community and partners through advancing interdisciplinary research creating and facilitating educational offerings supporting emerging health leaders and cultivating meaningful external collaborations that spark innovation and improve outcomes. The mission of the Center for Integration of Science and Industry is to advance the translation of scientific discoveries for public value by engaging science industry and public policy in interdisciplinary scholarship education and dialogue.
Bentley is committed to the teacherscholar model where teaching scholarship service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds interests and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change.
About Bentley University
Bentley University located in suburban Boston is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5500 students at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentleys high graduation and retention rates and topranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacherscholars Bentley strives to be a Force for Good through the integration of business with the arts and sciences and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty staff and students Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cuttingedge research and bring their expertise and real world understanding into the classroom.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in biology engineering innovation science public health or a related scientific field.
Special Instructions to Applicant
For full consideration candidates must submit the following as part of the application before April 25 2025:
An uptodate curriculum vitae
A letter of interest
A Teaching Statement which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to foster an inclusive classroom environment
A Research Statement which should include a description of active industry partnerships
Names and contact information for three references are required upon application. Bentley will contact these confidential references for those candidates moving forward in the process.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other preemployment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups individuals with disabilities covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
