Instructor-Biomedical Engineering

Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission.

At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts, forming students to grow as whole persons, pursue wisdom, and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martin's Abbey: educating with care, accompanying students on their journey, and working together for personal and communal transformation.

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Job Type: Full-time, Non-Tenure Track

Compensation: $80,000; 12-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location:

Saint Martin's University, Lacey, WA

Instructor, Biomedical Engineering

The School of Engineering has need for a full-time engineering instructor. The instructor will teach a new vocational engineering technician program designed to prepare vocational students to become biomedical electronics technicians. Teaching assignments may include lecture courses or lab courses. Possibilities exist to teach other engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well. We are interested in instructors with backgrounds in biomedical engineering, electronics, or biomedical instrumentation.

Ranked by Niche as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State in 2020, Saint Martin's is extremely proud of our student diversity. Our university treasures persons of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, orientations, races, and religions. In particular, we know that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments.

We proudly celebrate that our student population is 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students of color. Therefore, we intentionally encourage and request that members of historically underrepresented groups apply to join this community

Position Responsibilities:

Excellence in teaching is at the core of Saint Martin's University. We expect you to be an excellent teacher, to be current in engineering, to engage students actively in their own learning, and to set high standards regarding course content. You are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework in a timely and meaningful manner.

Required Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Engineering, or related area.

* Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the university level

* Experience with biomedical electronics, testing, repair, or troubleshooting is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's or higher in electrical engineering or biomechanical engineering.

* Demonstrated successful teaching ability at the university level

A cover letter and curriculum vitae (or resume) are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and your areas of expertise. Provide contact information for three professional references.