VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02174184

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a doctoral/research intensive university and Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution, offering a comprehensive liberal arts, sciences and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 24,000 students. UWM has earned the highest rating for a research institution from the Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education, often referred to as R1 status. UWM is one of only two R1 institutions in the state of Wisconsin.

The College of Engineering & Applied Science consists of seven departments—Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College has approximately 1,750 undergraduate students and 450 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More information about the College can be found at http://uwm.edu/engineering/

Job Summary
The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a non-tenure-track/ visiting faculty position in Biomedical Engineering. We seek an individual with teaching expertise in core BME courses. The successful candidate would conduct independent research, collaborate with CEAS faculty with existing research and grant development, assist with BME curricular development, and mentor students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Teaching experience in core BME courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: biomedical instrumentation and devices, biomechanics, bio-robotics, and smart and connected healthcare

Application Instructions
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of November 25, 2022. Applications received after November 24, 2022, may not receive consideration.

Application materials should include:

1. A letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position;
2. A detailed curriculum vitae;
3. A teaching statement, and
4. A minimum of three references that includes names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers.
   
   

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether she/he/they meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. The complete application package must be submitted online at:https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35700

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35745




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