Innovation Director (Teaching Faculty)

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) seek applicants for one teaching faculty position in the Medical Engineering program which is jointly administered by the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering one of the eight Fulton Schools houses a vibrant multidisciplinary bioengineering research community with expertise in Healthcare AI synthetic biology systems bioengineering bioimaging biosensors molecular cellular and tissue engineering regenerative medicine and neural rehabilitation engineering (learn more at All teaching faculty positions are non-tenure track appointments with a fixed-term academic year contract. Appointments will be made at the rank of Teaching Professor Associate Teaching Professor or Assistant Teaching Professor commensurate with the candidates experience and accomplishments beginning immediately.

The Innovation Director (teaching faculty) will serve as a Course Director for the graduate-level Medical Engineering Capstone course a signature element of our curriculum that integrates engineering design with clinical innovation. The Innovation Director will be responsible for the academic and operational leadership of the course ensuring an immersive team-based and interdisciplinary experience that reflects the dynamic interface of engineering and medicine. The Innovation Director will be responsible for setting the vision for the course and working with key stakeholders across the university and clinical partners to build a dynamic and sustainable capstone program. As part of this the Innovation Director will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships with industry experts clinical mentors and healthcare stakeholders.

We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs promote transdisciplinary teaching and help the university to achieve its aspirations including enabling student success and transforming society. Teaching faculty also contribute to the service missions of the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering and the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering through student outreach activities service on committees and industry engagement activities.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Deliver instruction in-person.
• Participate in internal service.
• Work with key stakeholders to envision and develop a dynamic capstone program.
• Build and sustain relationships with industry experts clinical mentors and healthcare stakeholders.
• Develop and implement effective assessment strategies to evaluate student performance project quality teamwork dynamics and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering computer science or a closely related discipline or an MD or related terminal medical degree by the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in teaching as appropriate to the candidates rank.
• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative transdisciplinary approach to teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
• Demonstrated experience in medical or biotech entrepreneurship.