Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering (Faculty Wage)

This job profile is only for faculty members hired to complete a short-term and/or part-time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms.

The University of Virginia's School of Engineering seeks qualified applicants for Biomedical Engineering to teach and provide content expertise for the FDA regulation of medical products, specifically medical devices .

Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis according to curriculum needs, and appointments are typically for preparing course material and teaching or co-teaching a single course. This is an at-will faculty wage position that does not carry benefits. Opportunities may be available on-grounds at the University of Virginia and online.

Compensation rate: Commensurate with experience

A terminal degree or master’s degree in biomedical engineering or related field is required for the course to be taught and have 5+ years of medical device regulation experience - either in industry or the FDA. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence. Previous teaching experience in the course content area is strongly preferred.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on requisition number: R0077435. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an education verification.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, Sr. HR Specialist, Wage Hiring.

Physical requirements of faculty will vary, but may include some or all of the following: traveling to and from work location, other UVA or UVA Health facilities, or to other locations in the U.S. or abroad for meetings or research; using computers, specialized equipment, and other technologies; remaining stationary, moving, bending, lifting, and reaching; performing procedures using fine motor skills; communicating effectively, in writing, in person, in the classroom, online, and in clinical settings; and interacting with others such as colleagues, other academic and medical peers, students, patients, and the public.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.