Posting Date: January 27, 2023
Non-tenured Teaching Professor Position in Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications and nominations for a full-time, non-tenure-track engineering faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The expected start date is the Fall 2023 semester. The position is a calendar year appointment and can include teaching responsibilities during the summer. The appointment will be for a period of one-to-three years and will be renewable subject to enrollment needs, availability of funding, and performance.
The primary duties are to provide instruction in lecture- and laboratory-based classes and to coordinate and direct the senior design capstone program. Other duties may include coordinating and maintaining course related laboratory equipment, mentoring undergraduate students, assisting with student recruitment, interacting with local industry, particularly for procurement of student internship positions, co-op positions, and senior design capstone projects, sharing administration responsibilities, as well as other duties assigned by the Chairperson and Undergraduate Program Director.
The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field. In the absence of a doctorate, candidates with an advanced degree and significant complementary industrial or clinical experience will be considered. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. The candidate should demonstrate potential for and commitment to teaching and leading instruction in a variety of undergraduate courses in support of the Rutgers biomedical engineering curriculum, which includes courses in biomechanics, biomaterials, transport, kinetics & thermodynamics, numerical modeling, and physiology, and laboratory courses in systems & devices and biomedical measurements. Directing the senior design program includes introducing and developing exercises to instruct on the design process as well as overseeing the logistics of matching students with internal and external project advisors and coordinating evaluation of both.
To apply to this position, go to https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/171023. Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture and expect the faculty to actively contribute to this mission. Applicants should include (1) a cover letter of application, (2) extended curriculum vitae, (3) teaching portfolio, and (4) statement describing how they have promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion in their previous positions. The DEI statement should include past experiences and activities, in addition to future plans to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Questions to keep in mind for structuring the DEI statement are listed below.
- What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important?
- Do you understand the university’s diversity goals?
- What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations?
- How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship?
- In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play?
- What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations? Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. US Armed Force Veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.
The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. US Armed Force Veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.