BME Employment Opportunities
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø invites applications for a full-time Teaching Faculty position. This role will play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality instruction to students with a strong biomedical background.
This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor ranks.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are not currently recruiting for this position; however, interested candidates are welcomed to send inquiries to BME@colorado.edu.
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) seeks Lecturers to teach a variety of courses in the area of Biomedical Engineering. ÌýLecturers generally teach a particular course or courses for which they are qualified for and may have graduate degrees and/or advanced experience in their profession or field of expertise. ÌýThese teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis semester to semester.
Minimum qualifications include a PhD or extensive expertise in an applicable field. ÌýCompensation ranges from $1,000 - $11,000 per course, depending on the teaching assignment, instructor qualifications, and what semester the course is being taught.
Examples of courses that lecturers have taught in our program include:
- : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II
- : Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
Program needs fluctuate substantially from semester-to-semester. If you have an interest in teaching with the program, we would encourage you to reach out to share your areas of specialization rather than being confined by the list above. Lecturer positions are not permanent employees and are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. For more information on other faculty positions, please visitÌý51³Ô¹ÏÍø Jobs.
Interested applicants for Lecturer openings in the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) may contact HR Generalist Clara Perkins at Clara.Perkins@colorado.edu for information about available positions.
Full consideration dates for applications:
- Summer - Jan 15th
- Fall - June 1st
- Spring - November 15th
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program seeksÌýCourse Assistants (CAs) to support faculty in BMENÌýclasses (1000, 1025, 2000, 2010, 2100, 3010, 3030, 4010/4020, 4117). CAs work 1-10 hours per week depending on their availability and the course needs. These student hourly roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.
Becoming a CA is a great way to:
- Solidify your understanding of an academic subject
- Get to know professors (helpful when looking for recommendations)
- Improve your communication and leadership skills
- Help your fellow students and professors
- Earn $$$
CA tasks depend on the course and instructor but usually involve some mix of the following:
- Hold office hours, help sessions, and/or recitations
- Proctor exams and quizzes
- Assist with grading assignments
- Assist with lab activities
- Tutoring students in the course
- Lead lab session (CA Lead position only)
- Mini-project coordination (CA Leas position only)
Qualifications
- Position preference is given to BME majors and masterÌýstudents, who have previously taken and succeeded in the course in which they wish to be a CA or can demonstrate their subject area knowledge
Pay Range: $16.82Ìý- $22Ìýper hour.
Full consideration dates for applications:
- Summer - April 1st
- Fall - July 1st
- Spring - December 15th
Student hourly positions are not permanent employees and are hired on an semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis.ÌýFor more information on student positionsÌýin BME,ÌýemailÌýbme@colorado.edu.
