Employment Opportunities
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is halfway through a strategic plan to double in size, and our vision is to be a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineeringÌýresearchÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýeducation. One of our core valuesÌýis inclusive excellence, and we seek candidates who are interested in or have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, mentoring and inspiring diverse students of all races, nationalities and genders, including first-generation college undergraduates.Ìý
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.ÌýThe Â鶹ÊÓƵ conducts background checks for all final applicants.Ìý
Teaching Faculty
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ invites applications for a full-time Teaching Faculty position. This role will play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality instruction to students with a strong biomedical background.
This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor ranks.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more details and consideration please apply via the .
Temporary Faculty and Lecturers
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) seeks Lecturers to teach a variety of courses to engineers and technical professionals in the area of Biomedical Engineering. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis semester to semester.
The title of Lecturer is given to individuals who teach on a course-by-course basis. Lecturers generally teach a particular course or courses for which they qualified for and may have graduate degrees and/or advanced experience in their profession or field of expertise. Ìý
Compensation ranges from $1,000 - $11,000 per course, depending on the teaching assignment, instructor qualifications, and what semester the course is being taught.
Examples of courses that lecturers have taught in our program include:Ìý
- : Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I
- : Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II
- : Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
That said, needs fluctuate substantially from semester-to-semester. If you have an interest in teaching with the program, we would encourage you to reach out to share your areas of specialization rather than being confined by the list above. Lecturer positions are not permanent employees and are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. For more information on other faculty positions, please visitÌý.
Interested applicants for Lecturer openings in the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) may contact Senior HR Generalist Jackie Salazar at Jackie.Salazar@colorado.edu for information about available positions.
Student Positions - Course Assistants
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program seeksÌýCourse Assistants (CAs) to support faculty in BMENÌýclasses (1000, 1025, 2000, 2010, 2100, 3010, 3030, 4010/4020, 4117). CAs work 1-10 hours per week depending on their availability and the course needs. These student hourly roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.Ìý
Becoming a CA is a great way to:
- Solidify your understanding of an academic subject
- Get to know professors (helpful when looking for recommendations)
- Improve your communication and leadership skills
- Help your fellow students and professors
- Earn $$$
CA tasks depend on the course and instructor but usually involve some mix of the following:
- Lead office hours, help sessions, and/or recitations
- Proctor exams and quizzes
- Assist with grading assignments
- Assist with lab activities
- Tutoring students in the course
Qualifications
- Position preference is given to BME majors and masterÌýstudents, who have prevoiusly taken and succeeded in the course in which they wish to be a CA or can demonstrate their subject area knowledge
Student hourly positions are not permanent employees and are hired on an semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis.ÌýFor more information on student positionsÌýin BME,ÌýemailÌýbme@colorado.edu.
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Pay Range: $16Ìý- $20Ìýper hour.
