Master Lecturer

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering in the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering seeks a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-track instructional faculty member at the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Master Lecturer rank. Working titles are Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Full Professor. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate students in core Biomedical Engineering courses and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs through excellence, innovation, and leadership in engineering education. The position includes teaching selected biomedical engineering courses, engaging in service, and exploring research initiatives associated with engineering education. The department’s highest instructional priority is lab-based teaching in cell culture, tissue engineering, biomaterials, and microscopy. Other areas of interest include biomedical instrumentation, biosystems and signals, engineering design, and programming. The role offers opportunities to participate in curriculum development, maintain ABET accreditation, use innovative teaching methods, collaborate on educational research, and pursue engineering education grants. The faculty member will participate in department, university, and professional service activities. Clear promotion tracks are available for non-tenure instructional ranks. The department’s areas of strength include biomaterials and regenerative medicine, biomedical data science, imaging diagnostics and therapeutics, and neural engineering. Faculty have access to research facilities and professional development resources, including the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education, the Center for Instructional Technology and Training, and the Department of Engineering Education. The University of Florida offers competitive benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Requirements

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
Strong interest in undergraduate teaching in biomedical engineering.
Commitment to professional service, such as participation in professional societies.
Expected to teach biomedical engineering undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses.
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
An official transcript must be provided to the hiring department upon hire; transcripts marked “Issued to Student” are not considered official.
Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline is highly desirable.
Previous experience teaching core laboratory courses typical of an undergraduate biomedical engineering curriculum is highly desirable.
Industry experience is valued.
Expertise and/or teaching abilities that fit the department’s current needs are preferred, especially lab-based instruction in cell culture, tissue engineering, biomaterials, and microscopy.

Responsibilities

Teach selected biomedical engineering courses to undergraduate and graduate students, including undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses.
Contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs through excellence, innovation, and leadership in engineering education.
Participate in curriculum development and help maintain ABET accreditation.
Engage in service to the department, university, and profession.
Explore research initiatives associated with engineering education and collaborate on educational research.
Collaborate with faculty within and outside the department.
Successful submission and funding of engineering education grants will be encouraged.