Lecturer- Bioengineering

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Salary Range:

$101,335 - $112,642 depending on expertise and experience

Purpose:

The Department of Bioengineering at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer position. The department is looking to hire an individual who can teach courses related to machine learning, biosensing and biodevices, and innovation. Specific teaching assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individuals and programmatic needs. The candidate will teach an equivalent of >4.5 courses over the academic year (three quarters). Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. This position starts on September 1, 2026. This position is for in-person instruction.

Basic Qualifications 

Earned a Ph.D. in bioengineering, biophysics, biomechanics, or other relevant fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence and commitment in teaching engineering students, with good communication skills. Potential areas of teaching include biomaterials, biomechanics, and biosensors, and other related topics.

Availability to teach at the following times:

• Fall quarter runs 9/21/26 – 12/11/26, including exams.

• Winter quarter runs 1/4/27 – 3/19/27, including exams.

• Spring quarter runs 3/29/27 – 6/10/27, including exams.

Responsibilities

A. Teaching undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses.

1. Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings, including associated laboratory sessions;

2. Assigning and evaluating student work appropriately;

3. Being available to students for consultation outside of class via regular office hours and emails;

4. Submitting electronic copies of each syllabus, including approved expected learning outcomes, and examinations to the Bioengineering Department;

5. Assigning student grades appropriately and submitting them to the Office of Student Records by the designated deadline; 

6. Complying with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook; and

7. Conduct course assessments as required by the department.

B. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Department or the School of Engineering.

Duties may include:

1. attending department and school meetings; 

2. supporting assessment activities; and

3. developing equipment and experiments.

Faculty Handbook section 3.6.3.3 “Specific Functions Related to Service” defines service as “fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.”

Service may more specifically include attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected].

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position.  The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.