Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Biomedical Engineering or related field (must be completed prior to Fall 2025 start date in late August)
• Ability to teach 5-6 of our 3-credit courses 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 with online teaching software (e.g., Canvas, Proctorio, Gradescope)
• Experience with hybrid teaching modes and technology
• Experience supervising Teaching Assistants

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota invites applications for an instructor position beginning Fall 2025. The position is teaching- focused, including classroom and lab instruction.


This is a 12-month, annually renewable position, beginning 2025 through 2028, 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 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.
• 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, and other related duties as assigned.

BME is located in the College of Science & Engineering. With 22 faculty, eight full-time administrative staff, and a combined undergraduate and graduate program made up of almost 700 students, we are innovative leaders in our education, research, and outreach programs.

At the Department of Biomedical Engineering, we:

• Value diversity and recognize the importance of uplifting diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
• Are dedicated to continuous education and growth in our personal and collective understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strive to identify policies and practices in our department and in our field that undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion, and take responsive action to correct them.
• Are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where we welcome, support, and advance the career aspirations of all members of the BME community, past, present, and future.

Our mission:

• Conduct pioneering, high-impact research spanning basic science to clinical and technological application.
• Educate the next generation of trailblazers who will define new paths based on fundamental training and emerging knowledge.
• Foster an inclusive community that supports the growth and learning of all members.
• Accelerate and augment impact through our unique proximity to the biomedical industry and adjacent clinical medicine.

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Applications must be submitted online at and include the following required uploads:

• cover letter
• current curriculum vitae
• three references/letters of recommendation
• 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 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.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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