Part-time teaching position at the Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degree: Fundamental Biomechanics

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Sant Cugat del Vallès; On-site; EUR 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution in Sant Cugat del Vallès is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time teaching position in Fundamental Biomechanics as part of the Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degree. The role involves delivering lectures and preparing course materials, requiring strong teaching skills and a relevant educational background. Candidates should have excellent English communication skills and enjoy teaching. The expected start date for this position is January 22nd, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have solid previous experience in teaching.
• Degree (preferably PhD) in a relevant field required.
• PhD preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamental Biomechanics for the Bioengineering degree.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for 5.4 ECTS (60 teaching hours).
• Coordinate curriculum content and ensure student understanding of biomechanics.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to teach in English

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Biology / related field

Job description

Part-time Teaching Position – Fundamental Biomechanics, Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degree

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About UIC

UIC Barcelona is currently home to around 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degrees, 30 international double degrees, and a wide range of master’s and postgraduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses in various fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching students based on a model of academic rigour, a fulfilling university life, and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team consists of professionals who are qualified not only in their field of teaching but also in research, management, administration, communication, services, and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona, you will be joining a young and dynamic working team.

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About the Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degree

Bioengineering is an innovative bachelor’s degree that combines science and technology to improve clinical care. The bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering applies the principles of engineering to biological systems and strives to improve patients’ quality of life through devices and materials that can substitute or regenerate damaged body parts. Bioengineering students will use their knowledge of basic sciences, such as physics, chemistry, and biology to design materials capable of stimulating biological processes in our organism and combine them with concepts of engineering to develop materials that can substitute or regenerate tissue.

What we offer

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a part‑time contract as a lecturer for the Fundamental Biomechanics at the Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degree of the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) at the Sant Cugat Campus in Barcelona. The selected candidates are expected to fill the position(s) starting at January 22nd 2026.

Subject objectives:

• To understand and apply basic concepts of biomechanics.
• To know the structure and function of human tissues and articular motion.
• To study the tissues and joints movements.
• To know the structure and movements of the human spine.
• To know the function and movements of the human gait.

The teaching activities will consist of 5.4 ECTS (which corresponds to 60 teaching hours), depending on the specific subject. The remuneration will be according to the candidate’s profile and professional situation.

What we are looking for

• The candidates are expected to have a degree (preferably a PhD, but it is not exclusive) in Materials Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biomaterials, Pharmacology or a related field.
• Should enjoy teaching and have solid previous experience in the same or related course.
• Ability to teach in English.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Biomechanics
   1. Motivation and description of the course
   2. Application overview
   3. Introduction to biomechanics
   4. Brief review of Biomaterials
2. Biomechanics of human tissues
   1. Biomechanics of bones
   2. Biomechanics of articular cartilage
   3. Biomechanics of the musculo‑skeletal
   4. Biomechanics of tendons and ligaments
   5. Biomechanics of blood vessels
3. Biomechanics of the joints
   1. Biomechanics of the hip
   2. Biomechanics of the knee
   3. Biomechanics of the ankle and foot
   4. Biomechanics of the shoulder
   5. Biomechanics of the elbow
   6. Biomechanics of the wrist and hand
4. Biomechanics of the spine
5. The human gait
   1. Physiological gait
   2. Pathological gait

More information about the study curriculum can be found in the following link.

Application

A full CV related to the position must be sent by email to Laura Alastruey ([e-mail]) citing the reference ParttimeBioing-26 in the subject line.

The deadline for the application is January 17th 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted for personal meetings before and after that date.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Higher Education

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