BME Employment Opportunities
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at the ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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 (BME) Program seeks temporary faculty to teach a variety of courses in the area of Biomedical Engineering. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.
Temporary titles for those who teach on a course-by-course basis are inclusive of Lecturer, (less than 50% time appointment) and Instructional Associate (equal to or over 50% time appointment or those that have an active 3-year clock).
If hired as an Instructional Associate, this will start a 3-year clock and after that time they will be ineligible to be hired that way again. The clock will be based on the first start date as an Instructional Associate and will not pause with any break in appointment or reduction in FTE.
Compensation 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 temporary faculty have taught for the program include:
- : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II
- : Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
- A graduate degree and/or advanced experience in their profession or field of expertise.
These appointments are temporary in nature and candidates are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. Temporary faculty appointments are eligible for accrued sick time. Sick time is earned on a prorated basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. Benefits eligibility and additional benefits information are available on theÌý. For more information and open opportunitiesÌýforÌýpermanent faculty positions, please visitÌýCU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Jobs.Ìý
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you have an interest in teaching in the program, we encourage you to reach out to share your areas of specialization rather than being confined by the list above. Interested applicants for temporary faculty openings in the BME Program may contact Maile Spenser, HR Generalist atÌýMaile.Spenser@colorado.edu for information about available positions.Ìý
Full consideration dates for applications:
- Summer - April 1st
- Fall - July 1st
- Spring - December 1st
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 Lead 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.
