Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty Position, Biomedical Engineering - Open Rank
Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty Position, Biomedical Engineering - Open Rank
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$ 108 - 124
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Job Description
Open-Rank (Assistant/Associate/Full) Teaching Professor depending on experience and training
About the Position
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota invites applications for an instructor position beginning Fall 2025. The position is teaching- focused including classroom and lab instruction.
This is a 12-month annually renewable position beginning 2025 through 2028 with the possibility for extension. Successful applicants will have:
a strong commitment to undergraduate biomedical engineering education and to developing innovative high-quality curricular materials and instructional initiatives
familiarity and sufficient background to teach topics that will cover 85% of our department curriculum
ability to teach 5-6 of our 3-credit courses per academic year
Courses will be determined in consultation with department leadership. The appointee will build on the curriculum developed by primary BME faculty members and will work to further develop instructional activities and inclusive teaching practices. Appointees will be encouraged to initiate and coordinate student academic success programs to support the departments equity and diversity goals. The appointee will also have responsibilities for department and university service.
Successful candidates will be provided clear guidelines toward promotion annual reviews a mentoring committee capacity for professional development and eligibility for teaching awards.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and teach courses applying modern pedagogies and inclusive teaching strategies for a diverse student population
Coordinate course content through collaboration with department colleagues and the Center for Educational Innovation
Develop laboratory manuals
Coordinate teaching assistant efforts.
Support students through letters of recommendations and career guidance.
Specific duties include assisting with preparation and team-taught delivery of course content in the interactive learning classroom assisting in preparing and teaching laboratory sessions grading holding weekly office hours coordinating administrative efforts across multi-section courses assisting in ordering laboratory supplies supervising undergraduate teaching assistants facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties and other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. required in Biomedical Engineering or related field (must be completed prior to Fall 2025 start date in late August)
Ability to teach 5-6 of our 3-credit courses per academic year
Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and experience working with diverse individuals and groups
Experience related to the departments needs in support of our teaching and research missions
Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to undergraduate biomedical engineering education and to developing innovative high-quality curricular materials and instructional initiatives
Familiarity and sufficient background to teach topics that will cover 85% of our department curriculum
Experience teaching large lecture courses
Experience with online teaching software (e.g. Canvas Proctorio Gradescope)
Experience with hybrid teaching modes and technology
Experience supervising Teaching Assistants
About the Department
BME is located in the College of Science & Engineering. With 22 faculty eight full-time administrative staff and a combined undergraduate and graduate program made up of almost 700 students we are innovative leaders in our education research and outreach programs.
At the Department of Biomedical Engineering we:
Value diversity and recognize the importance of uplifting diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
Are dedicated to continuous education and growth in our personal and collective understanding of diversity equity and inclusion.
Strive to identify policies and practices in our department and in our field that undermine diversity equity and inclusion and take responsive action to correct them.
Are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where we welcome support and advance the career aspirations of all members of the BME community past present and future.
Our mission:
Conduct pioneering high-impact research spanning basic science to clinical and technological application.
Educate the next generation of trailblazers who will define new paths based on fundamental training and emerging knowledge.
Foster an inclusive community that supports the growth and learning of all members.
Accelerate and augment impact through our unique proximity to the biomedical industry and adjacent clinical medicine.
Learn more at and at ranges depending on rank and experience: Assistant Teaching Professor - $90-108K Associate Teaching Professor - $108-124K Full Teaching Professor - $124-140K Please visit theOffice of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Applications must be submitted through Interfolio and include the following required uploads: cover letter current curriculum vitae three references/letters of recommendation 35-page Teaching Statement that includes: The candidates past experience and teaching philosophy with examples of innovation in the classroom A description of the candidates ideas for instructional initiatives they would propose to implement emphasizing potential to engage students in large lecture courses A description of how the candidate would promote diversity and inclusion in their position as a faculty member. Evaluation of applications will continue until the position is filled. To request an accommodation during the application process please e-mail or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country offering undergraduate graduate and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant diverse metropolitan communities students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers international corporations government agencies and arts nonprofit and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021 as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of Americas Best Employers () Best Employer for Diversity () Best Employer for New Grads () and Best Employer by State ().How to Apply
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