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Visiting Assistant Professor, Bioengineering

Position Number: 6666208
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Engineering - Other Engineering

Visiting Assistant Professor, Bioengineering

Job Summary
The Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor starting January 2026. We seek individuals with enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to engage students in the classroom and laboratory on subjects primarily in bioengineering or biomedical engineering with an emphasis in biotransport and biofluid mechanics, engineering design or manufacturing, and mechatronics or mechanical and electrical areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in a supportive environment with small class sizes (typically 20-40 students), encouraging meaningful student-faculty interaction and active learning. Candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate or be ABD in bioengineering or biomedical engineering or another closely related field, at the time of appointment. Clear evidence of the potential for teaching excellence is essential. All areas of bioengineering and biomedical engineering will be considered, with particular interest in candidates whose expertise complements our existing strengths in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, biosensors, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: biotransport, biofluid mechanics, physiology, engineering design or manufacturing, mechatronics, or mechanical/electrical engineering. Bioengineering faculty are responsible for effectively teaching selected lower-level interdisciplinary engineering courses as well as more advanced courses directly related to their specific area of expertise.

The department is housed within the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, which is committed to excellence in education, scholarship, and service. It offers three undergraduate programs-Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers who are committed to innovative delivery of instruction that results in improved student learning; to using technology, including distance learning, effectively; to participate in service activities; and to engage in a continuous and outcomes-based assessment process.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning produce peer reviewed scholarship and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teach bioengineering courses as well as selected lower-level interdisciplinary engineering courses and other assigned courses.
Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.
Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.
Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field.
Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.
Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University's mission.
Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities.
Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities.
Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field of Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by January 2, 2026. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates from all areas of bioengineering or biomedical engineering will be considered; candidates with demonstrated experience in biotransport, biofluid mechanics, physiology, engineering design and manufacturing, mechatronics, or mechanical and electrical engineering are preferred. Experience in industry related to one or more of the specified fields is strongly preferred.
A rank-appropriate record of educational and/or scientific publication in scholarly journals pertinent to the interest areas above is expected. Industry experience related to medical technology, biotechnology, or other closely related fields may be considered in lieu of publication.
Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or existing courses in bioengineering, as well as in selected general engineering topics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made on a 9-month fixed appointment with an anticipated start date of January 2026.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Five (5) Professional References

The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by November 10, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

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