Assistant Teaching Professor in Biomedical EngineeringJob no: 530425
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Categories: Faculty
General Summary of Position:
The Francis College of Engineering (FCOE) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) invites applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Biomedical Engineering Department. The role is expected to start in September 2027. Teaching Professors play a vital role in developing and delivering curriculum within the FCOE and are actively involved in departmental, college, and university activities. Assistant Teaching Professors enjoy full faculty privileges and undergo an assessment for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor (with equivalent to tenure).
The successful candidate will join the department and college faculty and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, engaging in curriculum development, contributing to professional activities, and participating in relevant departmental and university service, including outreach. Teaching faculty play a crucial role in promoting the department's educational mission, engaging students in experiential learning, and fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
UMass Lowell's Department of Biomedical Engineering trains students to turn discoveries into real-world impact in the medical device and biotechnology industries through an ABET-accredited B.S. program-Massachusetts' first at a public university-with specialized tracks in medical device development, cell and tissue engineering, and biomechanics. Students can accelerate their education with a 4+1 B.S.-to-M.S. option and pursue advanced studies through the intercampus Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (BMEBT) M.S./Ph.D. or the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, all enhanced by hands-on research in state-of-the-art labs and core research facilities. Our collaborative discipline-specific and education-based research is supported by NSF, NIH, DoW, and industry, fostering a culture of innovative education and scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline earned by the start of the appointment.
- Ability to teach a range of undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering, including Bioinstrumentation, Bioinstrumentation Lab, Quantitative Physiology, and Quantitative Physiology Lab.
- Collaborative nature and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Preferred qualifications:
- Candidates with experience in engineering education and designing effective, inclusive pedagogical approaches will be given strong consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited and in the MTA/Mass. Society of Professors union. Although the union contract minimum is set at $75,000, we anticipate a hiring range of $110,000-$120,000.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position may close once an adequate number of qualified candidates have been received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
- Inclusivity statement
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations (optional)
- Statement of service activities and interests (optional)
- Names and contact information for three professional references (please do not send recommendation letters)
All materials should be submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal.
Advertised: Oct 27 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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