Adjunct – Biomedical Engineering

Job Code
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req6189
Unit College Of Engineering MBU
Department Biomedical Engineering
Department Website Link
Location VCU
Address Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & ResponsibilitiesSummary:

The Biomedical Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Adjunct Faculty Member (open rank) position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 550 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Typical Duties:

This adjunct position will teach undergraduate Biomedical Engineering courses. Delivery will be primarily using the in-person modality. The proposed courses will be from VCU’s B.S. in Biomedical Engineering degree program. Job duties will include:

• Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with current course-level learning objectives
• Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to the course
• Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final course grades
• Collecting assessment data and sample student work, as needed
• Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providing timely responses to email, as needed

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. from an accredited Biomedical Engineering program or related field
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• The College of Engineering supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate college level

About the College of Engineering:

The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/biomedical/.

FLSA Adjunct Faculty
Job FTE
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Restricted Position No
E-Class EX – Exempt Salaried Other
Job Category
ORP Eligible
Months
Salary Range $1,825 per credit hour
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 12/27/2024
Contact Information for CandidatesMia Staten
statenmo@vcu.edu

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