Employment Opportunities
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is halfway through a strategic plan to double in size, and our vision is to be a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education. One of our core values is inclusive excellence, and we seek candidates who are interested in or have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, mentoring and inspiring diverse students of all races, nationalities and genders, including first-generation college undergraduates.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks for all final applicants.
Temporary Faculty and Lecturers
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) seeks Lecturers to teach a variety of courses to engineers and technical professionals in the area of Biomedical Engineering. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis semester to semester.
The title of Lecturer is given to individuals who teach on a course-by-course basis. Lecturers generally teach a particular course or courses for which they qualified for and may have graduate degrees and/or advanced experience in their profession or field of expertise.
Compensation ranges from $1,000 - $11,000 per course, depending on the teaching assignment, instructor qualifications, and what semester the course is being taught.
Examples of courses that lecturers have taught in our program include:
- BMEN 2000: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- BMEN 4010: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I
- BMEN 4020: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II
- BMEN 4117: Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
That said, needs fluctuate substantially from semester-to-semester. If you have an interest in teaching with the program, we would encourage you to reach out to share your areas of specialization rather than being confined by the list above. Lecturer positions are not permanent employees and are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. For more information on other faculty positions, please visit CU Boulder Jobs.
Interested applicants for Lecturer openings in the Biomedical Engineering Program (BME) may contact HR Coordinator, Ashley West at Ashley.West@colorado.edu for information about available positions.
Student Positions - Course Assistants
Each semester the Biomedical Engineering Program seeks Course Assistants (CAs) to support faculty in BMEN classes (1000, 1025, 2000, 2010, 2100, 3010, 3030, 4010/4020, 4117). CAs work 1-10 hours per week depending on their availability and the course needs. These student hourly roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.
Becoming a CA is a great way to:
- Solidify your understanding of an academic subject
- Get to know professors (helpful when looking for recommendations)
- Improve your communication and leadership skills
- Help your fellow students and professors
- Earn $$$
CA tasks depend on the course and instructor but usually involve some mix of the following:
- Lead office hours, help sessions, and/or recitations
- Proctor exams and quizzes
- Assist with grading assignments
- Assist with lab activities
- Tutoring students in the course
Qualifications
- Position preference is given to BME majors and master students, who have prevoiusly taken and succeeded in the course in which they wish to be a CA or can demonstrate their subject area knowledge
Student hourly positions are not permanent employees and are hired on an semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. For more information on student positions in BME, email bme@colorado.edu.
Pay Range: $16 - $20 per hour.
