Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota Mines

Working Title
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering

Posting Number
F01452P

Department
SDSMT-Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

The Department of Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering (NANO-BME) at South Dakota Mines is seeking qualified applicants for a 9-month, full-time, benefited Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and run recruitment efforts for the department as a whole. This position is eligible for 1-month summer salary for program support activities. These activities will include participating in existing outreach efforts, such as those conducted by admissions and other campus entities, as well as developing new programing for exposing prospective students to careers in biomedical engineering, nanoscience, and nanoengineering, such as annual open houses, special events, or summer camps. The anticipated start date is August 2024.

The department of Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering offers an ABET-accredited BS in Biomedical Engineering as well as MS and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, as well as a certificate in Quantum Communications beginning in Fall 2024, with approximately 140 BS, MS and PhD students currently enrolled. The selected candidate should have substantial experience in teaching biomedical engineering courses and preferably industrial or academic experience in biomedical engineering and is expected to advocate for and contribute to the growth of our undergraduate Biomedical Engineering degree.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Teach graduate / undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.

•Support ABET accreditation data collection and analysis.

•Support recruitment and retention efforts.

•Support and / or develop summer programs such as Camp Biomed.

•Act as a secondary advisor and point of contact for undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications:

•PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Biological Engineering, or a directly related field.

•At least 3 year's experience teaching at the university level.

•Experience teaching Biomedical Engineering Fluid Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering Transport Phenomena.

•Demonstrated student-oriented mindset, including the ability to advise and mentor students.

•Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations.

Please direct all questions to Dr. Steve Smith, Professor Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering: Steve.Smith@sdsmt.edu or (605) 394-5268

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There's something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin May 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date
05/02/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
05/08/2024

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term
9 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Term

Proposed Rank
Lecturer

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.

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Cognitive Requirements

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