Part-Time Lecturer Bioengineering Design Robotic Rehabilitation

Position Overview

The Department of Bioengineering invites applications for a part‑time faculty member to co‑teach BIOE 5560:
Bioengineering Design for Robotic Rehabilitation. This course is offered in partnership with the Department of Physical Therapy, bringing together expertise from both engineering and clinical rehabilitation sciences. The part‑time faculty member will lead the engineering and robotics content from a user‑centered design perspective.

BIOE 5560 covers the intersection of robotics, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and movement sciences. The course is co‑taught by faculty from Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. The instructor will teach robotics systems, engineering design methodology, biomechanical analysis, and sensor integration, while a Physical Therapy faculty member covers clinical rehabilitation, therapeutic principles, and movement sciences. Students engage in hands‑on projects derived from real‑world clinical challenges, following a systematic design process from conceptualization through prototype development.

The course concludes with a final project presentation where student teams demonstrate functional prototypes designed to address specific needs in rehabilitation.

• Teach all scheduled sections of BIOE 5560, delivering high‑quality instruction in line with course learning objectives.
• Develop and maintain course materials including syllabi, lecture content, laboratory exercises, and assessment rubrics.
• Guide students through the full engineering design cycle, from needs identification and conceptualization through prototype development and testing.
• Facilitate collaboration between students, departmental faculty, and external clinical partners.
• Supervise hands‑on lab and project sessions, ensuring safety and alignment with learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work, including design reports and prototype presentations.
• Coordinate and oversee the final project presentation event, including evaluation of functional prototypes.
• Maintain regular office hours and remain accessible to students for academic support.
• Participate in relevant departmental meetings as requested.

• Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation robotics, biomechanics, motor control and learning, or sensor integration.
• Experience with engineering design processes, including prototype development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor diverse student teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical professionals and external partners.

• Prior university‑level teaching experience, particularly in project‑based or laboratory courses.
• Active clinical, research, or industry experience in robotic rehabilitation or related applied fields.
• Established professional network with rehabilitation clinicians or healthcare institutions.
• Experience mentoring interdisciplinary student teams in capstone‑style design projects.
• Familiarity with relevant platforms and tools such as ROS, embedded sensors, motion capture systems, and clinical assessment tools.

Academic — part‑time faculty member.

Pay:
The rate per credit is $2988. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life programs, retirement, as well as commuting and transportation support. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.