The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota invites applications for an instructor position beginning Fall 2026. The position is teaching-focused, including classroom and lab instruction. 

This is a 12-month, annually renewable position, beginning 2026 through 2029, with the possibility for extension. Successful applicants will have:
- a strong commitment to undergraduate biomedical engineering education and to developing innovative, high-quality curricular materials and instructional initiatives
- familiarity and sufficient background to teach topics that will cover ~85% of our department curriculum
- ability to teach 5-6 of our (typically) 3-credit courses per academic year

Courses will be determined in consultation with department leadership. The appointee will build on the curriculum developed by primary BME faculty members and will work to further develop instructional activities and inclusive teaching practices. Appointees will be encouraged to initiate and coordinate student academic success programs to support the department’s equity and diversity goals. The appointee will also have responsibilities for department and university service. 

Successful candidates will be provided clear guidelines toward promotion, annual reviews, a mentoring committee, capacity for professional development, and eligibility for teaching awards. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 
- Develop and teach courses, applying modern pedagogies and inclusive teaching strategies for a diverse student population
- Coordinate course content through collaboration with department colleagues and the Center for Educational Innovation
- Develop laboratory manuals
- Coordinate teaching assistant efforts
- Sit on the BME Curriculum Committee to review and provide feedback on new course proposals, program-wide curriculum updates, etc.
- Support students through letters of recommendations and career guidance

Specific duties include assisting with preparation and team-taught delivery of course content in the interactive learning classroom, assisting in preparing and teaching laboratory sessions, grading, holding weekly office hours, coordinating administrative efforts across multi-section courses, assisting in ordering laboratory supplies, supervising undergraduate teaching assistants, facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties, performing analysis and review of course and program curricula, and other related duties as assigned.

H-1B sponsorship may be provided to those who currently hold a valid visa and are present in the United States. Updated on 11/25/2025.

Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/163339 and include the following required uploads:

• cover letter
• current curriculum vitae
• three references/letters of recommendation
• list of BMEn courses from our Syllabi page that the candidate could demonstrate ability and readiness to teach in their first year
• 3–5-page Teaching Statement that includes:
  • The candidate’s past experience and teaching philosophy with examples of innovation in the classroom
  • A description of the candidate’s ideas for instructional initiatives they would propose to implement, emphasizing potential to engage students in large lecture courses
  • A description of how the candidate would promote diversity and inclusion in their position as a faculty member

Evaluation of applications will begin January 5, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. 

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Required Qualifications 
- Ph.D. required in Biomedical Engineering or related field (must be completed prior to Fall 2026 start date in late August) 
- Ability to teach 5-6 of our courses (average 3 credits each) per academic year
- Teaching experience at the post-secondary level 
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience working with diverse individuals and groups 
- Experience related to the department's needs in support of our teaching and research missions

Preferred Qualifications 
- Strong commitment to undergraduate biomedical engineering education and to developing innovative, high-quality curricular materials and instructional initiatives
- Familiarity and sufficient background to teach topics that will cover ~85% of our department curriculum
- Experience teaching large lecture courses 
- Experience reviewing curriculum and the course and program levels
- Experience with online teaching software (e.g., Canvas, Proctorio, Gradescope)
- Experience with hybrid teaching modes and technology 
- Experience supervising Teaching Assistants 

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