Lecturer - Biomedical Engineering - (496536 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering. The successful candidate will teach foundational biomedical engineering courses, laboratory courses, engineering design, and courses within the department’s specialized curricular areas.

Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Home address in Texas for the duration of appointment is expected.
• Official transcripts will be requested upon selection.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering.
• Develop course materials and assess student learning.
• Mentor students and participate in department service activities.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Department: BiomedicalEngineering

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University ofHouston is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track,Lecturer position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and, as appropriate, graduate courses in biomedicalengineering based on departmental instructional needs. Potential teaching areas may include foundational biomedicalengineering courses, laboratory courses, engineering design, and courses within the department’s specialized curricular areas. Courses may be offered in multiple formats, including face-to-face,hybrid, and online instruction. Additional responsibilities may include developing coursematerials, assessing student learning, supporting laboratory or design-based instruction, mentoring students, and participating indepartmental service activities.

Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering or scientific field is required. Candidates should demonstrate the academic preparation and subject-matter expertise necessary to teach courses assigned by the Department of BiomedicalEngineering. Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.