Visiting Instructor – Biomedical Engineering

Visiting Instructor – Biomedical Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science
Florida Institute of Technology

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a Visiting Instructor position, beginning in August 2025. This is a one-year, full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track appointment.

We are seeking a teaching-focused individual to provide in-person instruction to students in the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program—one of two programs within the department. The BME program offers a rigorous foundation in engineering principles applied to the medical and biological sciences, preparing students for careers in healthcare innovation, biotechnology, and medical device development.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience or strong potential in biomedical engineering education, a passion for student learning, and the ability to contribute to curriculum development.

Responsibilities:

Teach up to four undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester, including:

• BME 3030 – Biofluid Mechanics

• ​BME 5780 – Biomedical Engineering Analysis I

• Develop and deliver new elective courses that enhance the Biomedical Engineering curriculum.

• Employ effective instructional strategies and integrate educational technologies to promote student engagement.

• Foster a supportive and intellectually stimulating learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field is required.

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for excellence in teaching biomedical engineering courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, and continuous instructional improvement.

Florida Tech values innovation in education and encourages the use of technology-enhanced teaching methods to improve learning outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial academic community and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the Biomedical Engineering program.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through Careers (Florida Tech Employment/Careers webpage).

please submit the following materials by June 30, 2025:

• Cover Letter outlining your teaching experience, areas of expertise, and capacity to contribute to the Biomedical Engineering program.
• Curriculum Vitae.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Linxia Gu, Department Head & Professor, of Department of Biomedical Engineering & Science, via gul@fit.edu

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institutions to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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