Adjunct - Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, seek candidates to apply for the Adjunct 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 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 600 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 respect 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.

Position Responsibilities:

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, with an emphasis on EGRB 203 Statics and Mechanics of Materials. 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

Required Qualifications:

-M.S. from an accredited Biomedical Engineering program or related field
-Teaching experience at the undergraduate college level
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field

About the College of Engineering:

Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/biomedical/

Unit: College Of Engineering 

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Salary Range:$1,880/ credit

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Open

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mia Smith
Contact Email: smithmo3@vcu.edu