Professor of Practice in Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Practice in Biomedical Engineering
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Overview
The Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University invites applicants to apply for a Professor of Practice teachingtrack position focused on biomedical engineering and bioengineering. This individual will play a leadership role in launching Clarksons new 41 Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering program and Clarksons long standing Biomedical Engineering minor at the undergraduate level. The applicant will lead the Masters capstone courses which will include medical device design incorporating advanced manufacturing principles. This is part of a cluster hire of several positions focused on Advanced Manufacturing.
This position will support the advancement of the Solinsky Engineering Leadership Challenge. The Solinskys $32M financial commitment to the Challenge represents the largest directed gift in the history of Clarkson University and will result in an $80M investment in engineering over its sevenyear duration. The Challenge has a focus on advanced manufacturing and investment will include an anticipated significant expansion and renovation of the engineering building into the Solinsky Engineering Center. It also includes a portfolio of Solinsky Challenge advanced manufacturing initiatives such as: curricular and cocurricular innovation; expanding student engagement in manufacturingrelated activities; advancing manufacturing research and technology transfer; significantly increasing Clarksons engagement and partnership with industry; and advancing the reputation and visibility of Clarksons engineering programs.
Solinsky Challenge success metrics include meeting program milestones; better preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing; significantly increasing the number and effectiveness of the Solinsky Challenge industry university and governmentuniversity partnerships; growing engineering enrollments; and enhancing the reputation of Clarkson Engineering as measured by US News and other rankings.
General Purpose:
The successful applicant will develop and teach assigned biomedical engineeringrelated undergraduate and
graduate courses such as teambased capstone design courses entrepreneurship and regulatory compliance mentor studentproject teams and grow industrysponsored design projects. The successful applicant will also actively engage in service activities which include but are not limited to supporting ABET assessment; providing opportunities for students to visit advanced biomanufacturing facilities; providing academic and career advising and mentoring to students; and contributing to the development of new courses and curricula.
Applications are sought from individuals whose expertise is at the interface of biomedical engineering and
manufacturing potentially spanning the classical engineering disciplines such as Mechanical Chemical Civil and Electrical engineering. Applicants should have relevant industry experience and be passionate about better preparing engineering graduates to enter the engineering workforce and advancing the economic vitality of the region state and nation by regaining US preeminence in manufacturing. Candidates must possess the communication and people skills necessary to work with students of all abilities faculty and staff colleagues and stakeholders from industry and government. Previous teaching experience and experience with governmentindustryuniversity partnerships and/or design projects is a plus.
Responsibilities
Mentoring and Teaching Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students on biomedical manufacturingrelated design projects
- Advise and promote University manufacturing SPEED team (Student Projects for Experiential Education)
- Advise students on curricular and career matters
- Lead educational studentvisits to biomanufacturing sites
Service Responsibilities:
- Advise University on ways to promote biomedical manufacturing education
- Propose and implement improvements in manufacturingrelated facilities at the University
- Participate on University committees
- Help recruit new students into manufacturingrelated educational programs
- Foster relations with industry and promote industrysponsored educational projects
Research Responsibilities:
- Lead or contribute to scholarly research efforts in the area of biomedical engineering and manufacturing
- Lead or collaborate with colleagues on industry and government proposals on industry and government proposals on biomedical manufacturing topics
- Advise or coadvise graduate students on research projects
Qualifications
Education:
Minimal Qualifications:
- BS plus 10 years of industry experience or MS plus 5 years of industry experience; Exceptional candidates with MS and alternative industry design experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. plus 10 years of industry experience and teaching experience
Essential Skills
- Teach undergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering and design related courses as well as develop curricular material
- Communicate clearly in both oral and written formats
- Interact with colleagues to promote a productive collaborative environment
- Interact with industry professionals to foster mutually beneficial relationships
- Effectively advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Organize and coordinate educational outreach efforts
- Generate an exciting and enthusiastic learning environment for students
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety:All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the Universitys Health Safety and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
Disclaimer Statement
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities skills and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants:An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including but not limited to employment verification educational and other credential verification and criminal records
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