Assistant Teaching Professor in Biomedical Engineering

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

About The Position

The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department, expected to start in September 2027. Teaching Professors develop and deliver curriculum and participate in departmental, college, and university activities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development and professional activities, and participate in departmental and university service, including outreach. The role supports the department’s educational mission through experiential learning and the fostering of a diverse and inclusive academic community. Assistant Teaching Professors have full faculty privileges and are assessed for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor, with equivalence to tenure. The Biomedical Engineering Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. program with tracks in medical device development, cell and tissue engineering, and biomechanics, as well as accelerated and graduate-degree options. The department’s education and research environment includes hands-on research in state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities, with support from government and industry. The Francis College of Engineering is an ABET-accredited, industry-engaged community with more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a range of engineering departments and research facilities. The position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the MTA/Mass. Society of Professors union. The anticipated hiring range is $110,000–$120,000; the union contract minimum is $75,000. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants have been received. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, inclusivity statement, and names and contact information for three professional references. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a statement of service activities and interests are optional. Recommendation letters should not be sent.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline earned by the start of the appointment.
Ability to teach a range of undergraduate biomedical engineering courses, including Bioinstrumentation, Bioinstrumentation Lab, Quantitative Physiology, and Quantitative Physiology Lab.
Collaborative nature and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering education.
Experience designing effective, inclusive pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biomedical engineering.
Teach a range of undergraduate biomedical engineering courses, including Bioinstrumentation, Bioinstrumentation Lab, Quantitative Physiology, and Quantitative Physiology Lab.
Engage in curriculum development.
Contribute to professional activities.
Participate in relevant departmental and university service, including outreach.
Promote the department’s educational mission, engage students in experiential learning, and foster a diverse and inclusive academic community.