Visiting Professor

General Summary of Position

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a Visiting Professorship in Biomedical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the departments teaching mission by delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in biomedical engineering and related fields mentoring students and fostering an inclusive hands-on learning environment.

This visiting appointment is intended for an educator scholar or practitioner who can bring current disciplinary knowledge strong teaching practice and meaningful engagement with students and colleagues in a public research university setting. This is a one-year appointment with an anticipated teaching load of 4 - 4. The appointment is scheduled to begin in the Fall Semester 2026.

• Develop update and deliver course materials for assigned biomedical engineering courses including syllabi lectures laboratory or project activities assignments examinations rubrics and learning resources.
• Construct and maintain course sites in the universitys learning management system and provide clear timely communication to students.
• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses in person online or in a hybrid format as determined by departmental needs.
• Provide timely grading feedback office hours and academic support that promote student success.
• Mentor students on academic professional design research or career-connected learning activities as appropriate to the appointment.
• Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering faculty and staff on course coordination curriculum alignment assessment and continuous improvement.
• Participate in selected departmental meetings events accreditation-related activities or service assignments as appropriate for a visiting faculty appointment.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering life sciences or quantitative field by the start date. A masters degree with substantial specialized professional expertise may be considered if consistent with university policy and departmental needs.

Demonstrated ability to teach biomedical engineering or closely related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Subject-matter expertise in one or more biomedical engineering areas relevant to the departments curriculum such as bioinstrumentation bioinstrumentation lab quantitative physiology quantitative physiology lab applications programming biomaterials cell and tissue engineering or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior college-level teaching experience as instructor of record co-instructor lecturer adjunct instructor teaching professor visiting faculty member or teaching assistant with substantial instructional responsibility.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial review of applications will begin July 17 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials through the UMass Lowell application system:

• Cover letter describing teaching interests relevant experience and fit with the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy including approach to inclusive teaching and student success.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as sample syllabi course evaluations teaching portfolio materials or sample instructional materials if available.
• Names and contact information for three professional references. References may be contacted during the application process in accordance with university practice.

This position is full-time benefited and non-unit. Anticipated salary range based on qualifications of $85000 - $100000.