Robotics Design Lecturer for Rehab Engineering

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life insurance

Retirement benefits

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston invites applications for a part-time faculty member to co-teach BIOE 5560: Bioengineering Design for Robotic Rehabilitation. The position centers on engineering and robotics content within a graduate, project-based course, collaborating with the Department of Physical Therapy to bridge engineering and rehabilitation sciences.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, sensor integration, robot systems, and mentoring in a team-based environment across departments and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Experience in rehabilitation robotics or related fields preferred.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOE 5520 sections with high-quality instruction.
• Develop and maintain course materials (syllabi, lectures, labs, rubrics).
• Guide students through full design cycle from needs to prototype.
• Facilitate collaboration with clinical partners and faculty.
• Supervise hands-on lab and project sessions, ensuring safety and outcomes.
• Evaluate and provide timely feedback on student work.
• Coordinate final project presentations and assess prototypes.
• Maintain office hours for student support.

Skills

Robotics expertise

Biomechanics

Motor control

Sensor integration

Engineering design process

Education

Master’s/Doctoral in Bioengineering or related field

Tools

ROS

Embedded sensors

Motion capture

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston invites applications for a part-time faculty member to co-teach BIOE 5560: Bioengineering Design for Robotic Rehabilitation. The position centers on engineering and robotics content within a graduate, project-based course, collaborating with the Department of Physical Therapy to bridge engineering and rehabilitation sciences.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, sensor integration, robot systems, and mentoring in a team-based environment across departments and