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Position Information
**Proposed Faculty Rank** Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer)
**Department** 00053 - Biomedical Engineering
**City** Salt Lake City, UT
**Track** Non Tenure Track
**New Position to Begin** 8/16/2025
**Details**
The Department of Biomedical Engineering ( BME ) at The University of Utah invites applications from qualified individuals with full-time experience and decision-making responsibilities for a 9-month (annually Aug.
16 – May 15) Career-line faculty position in the area of Regulatory Affairs, Medical Device Design and Regulatory Science.
The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.
This position is anticipated to be filled at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer).
Qualifications for this faculty position include relevant experience and strong interest in teaching Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Science, and medical device design courses.
Practical experience in regulatory affairs/regulatory science and engineering design in biomedical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be willing and capable to specifically:
(1) Teach established Regulatory Affairs courses addressing the fundamentals of US and EU medical device and combination products regulations;
(2) Teach Medical Device Design and the FDA Design Control processes and associated laboratory teaching activities in established curricula at undergraduate and graduate levels;
(3) Administer department undergraduate and graduate certificates in Regulatory Affairs;
(4) Develop a Minor degree in Regulatory Affairs/Regulatory Science in Biomedical Engineering;
(5) Continue department efforts to produce a Masters degree in Regulatory Affairs;
(6) Develop a new interdepartmental program in Regulatory Science in collaboration with other Colleges and Departments at the University (e.g., College of Pharmacy, College of Science);
(7) Participate in team teaching, student mentoring, and other faculty and service-related duties at Department, College, and University levels as required of all department faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Post-baccalaureate degree (e.g., M.S.) and experience or professional certifications in Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Design Control;
+ 3-4 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs/Medical Device design prior to date of hire;
+ Strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies to deliver quality academic programming.
+ Desire and capability to across disciplinary boundaries in teaching healthcare technology.
Desired Qualifications
+ An earned doctoral (e.g., Ph.D., D.Sc.) degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline;
+ Experience and interest in medical device design and translation, and comprehensive understanding of regulatory issues in devices and drugs;
+ Higher education teaching or regulatory and medical device design training experience.
The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research-Extensive University located in Salt Lake City at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
According to the Wall Street Journal’s latest ranking, it was ranked as the No. 1 public college in the West.
The University of Utah currently enrolls 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
The area experiences the four seasons and is known for world-class outdoor recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and biking.
The State of Utah has more national parks and scenic areas than any other state and is preparing to host the Winter Olympics in 2034.
The BME department is one of seven rapidly growing departments within the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering.
In the past decade, the number of tenure-track faculty positions has grown by 50% and research expenditures have more than tripled, to over $81.5 million per year, placing our College in the top 30 engineering universities in the country for research volume.
The BME Department currently has 25 tenure track faculty members, 4 career-line faculty, plus we are actively searching for 3 positions including this vacancy.
Our enrollment is 134 full-time graduate students, and 400 undergraduate students.
The Department offers an ABET -accredited Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering, various Masters degrees, and a capstone PhD degree.
Additional information about the Department is available at: **www.bme.utah.edu.**
**EEO/Non-Discrimination Information**
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA).
More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
**Notice**
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.
A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
**Special Instructions for Candidates**
**Required Documents to Upload:**
1.
Cover Letter
2.
Curriculum Vitae
3.
Teaching Statement
4.
Personal Statement
**Open Date** 02/21/2025
**Close Date**
**Open Until Filled** Yes
**Requisition Number** PRN01346CF
**Type** Faculty
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