Please submit the following as a single PDF document: cover letter, current CV, teaching statement, and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 15, 2026 until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by December 31, 2026.
Applications are invited for a Lecturer (full-time teaching faculty) in the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at the University of Michigan. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated teaching team focused on experiential learning, engineering design, and professional development of biomedical engineers.
The BME Department at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (bme.umich.edu) is a joint department between the College of Engineering and the Medical School. It harnesses intellectual and physical resources from across campus to create a world-class learning environment. Applications from individuals in all areas of biomedical engineering and related disciplines will be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Bioinstrumentation - knowledge and experience in software that supports biomedical instrumentation, such as LabView and supporting our current courses in this space.
- Biocomputation - Statistics, AI and machine learning in biomedical engineering.
- Biomedical Engineering Design - Knowledge in modeling, simulation, Capstone Design.
The main responsibilities of this position are:
- Teaching of undergraduate biomedical engineering courses, with an emphasis on engineering fundamentals, bioinstrumentation, biocomputation and/or design. Teaching load is expected to be up to 4 courses per academic year, and course assignments will depend on expertise, interest, and departmental needs.
- Contribution to curricular development and continuous improvement of the BME curriculum through departmental service and professional development.
PhD in engineering or the physical sciences, or a BS/MS degree with significant and relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and education, as well as a strong motivation to improve the educational experience and engage students in experiential learning.
The start date is flexible, with an ideal start date in August 2027.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
