Adjunct-Biomedical Engineering Instructor

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University invites applications to its adjunct faculty pool in Biomedical Engineering. We seek professionals to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in person in Reading, Pennsylvania. Most engineering courses are taught at the John R. Post Center, 401 Penn Street, Reading, PA, with some activities potentially using other Alvernia Reading locations. Applicants must be available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This daytime availability is an important requirement for these in-person positions. Lecture courses typically meet on multiple days each week, so applicants must be able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester. Remote or hybrid teaching is not available for these pools. Hired candidates join the adjunct pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needs arise. Pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to accept employment without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester.

Nice To Haves

• Practicing engineers and technical professionals who can bring current industry experience into the classroom.
• At least a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Comparable combinations of advanced education, professional licensure, specialized expertise, industry experience, research, and teaching will be considered.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory courses in person.
• Commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester.
• Bring current industry experience into the classroom.
• Potentially teach courses in Biomechanics and Human Movement, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement, Biofluids and Physiological Systems, Medical Device Design and Regulatory Affairs, and Biostatistics and Biomedical Data Analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level