Lecturer, part time (AY25-26)

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 11,452 - 13,997; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Medford, MA, is seeking part-time lecturers for its Biomedical Engineering department. The ideal candidates will possess prior teaching experience, particularly with undergraduate students, and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include teaching various courses that align with the department's needs, such as technical writing and biomedical instrument design. This position offers a compensation of $12,725 per 3 SHU course, and applicants should submit their materials via Interfolio.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, especially with undergraduate students.
• Engaging teaching style and commitment to education.
• Strong preference for candidates with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Focus on areas like technical writing and biomedical instrument design.
• Engage in mentoring and fostering student learning.

Skills

Engaging teaching style

Commitment to teaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Tufts University: School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering

Location: Medford, MA

Open Date: Sep 29, 2025

Salary Range: $12,725

Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University is conducting an ongoing search for highly qualified, enthusiastic part‑time lecturers. We invite applications from individuals who are interested in teaching courses for undergraduate and graduate students based on the applicants’ professional expertise and the BME Department's area(s) of need. Some areas of interest include technical writing, biomedical instrument design, computing in engineering, and fundamentals of biological systems, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Tufts' School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top‑ranked undergraduate institution. The past ten years have been a period of extraordinary growth for SOE at Tufts, with recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure‑track faculty members and a more than three‑fold increase in research productivity. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross‑school partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess prior teaching experience, especially with undergraduate students, and have an engaging teaching style. The candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. Strong preference is given to applicants with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or an appropriately related field.

Application Instructions

Questions about the position should be directed to the Biomedical Engineering Department Manager, [e-mail]. Candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) including any prior university teaching experience, and are encouraged to demonstrate attention to diversity and inclusion. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/174897. Review of applications will begin October 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Compensation

The compensation for this part‑time Lecturer position is $12,725 per 3 SHU course.