Lecturer - Biomedical Engineering

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a non tenuretrack lecturer position 9month appointment) in the area of Biomedical Engineering to as soon as Spring 2024 if not start Fall 2024.

The successful candidate will teach up to six 6 biomedical engineering undergraduate and graduate classes per academic year. The essential functions for this position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering advising undergraduate students advising senior design projects advising undergraduate honors students and serving on departmental and/or college committees where appropriate. We seek candidates who are committed to fulfill the College of Engineering mission on diversity and inclusion (see masters PhD preferred in Engineering or related field with preference given to biomedicalrelated disciplines and have evidence of college level or university level teaching experience

Additional Information:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering currently has 13 fulltime faculty members approximately 28 graduate students and 370 undergraduates. The department expects to significantly expand its BME faculty and student count over the next few years. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at .

Application Instructions:

Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however the priority deadline is December 3 2023 to ensure full consideration. Applicants should submit a single PDF file that includes a cover letter clearly indicating how their teaching background will meet the needs of the department a fourpage curriculum vitae a onepage statement of teaching experience a onepage statement of teaching philosophy and style and names and contact information for at least three professional references.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.