Position Summary
BCIT’s
Biomedical Engineering Technology program in the School of Health Sciences is seeking a
regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty member. The successful candidate will teach in classroom and laboratory settings and contribute to curriculum development, applied learning, and program initiatives.
The Biomedical Engineering Technology program has been preparing graduates for careers in healthcare technology management, clinical engineering, and the medical device industry since 1969. See program information at:
bcit.ca/study/programs/5063dipma Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, deliver, and continuously improve classroom, laboratory and online learning activities.
- Prepare and maintain course outlines, lecture materials, laboratory exercises, learning resources, and assessment materials.
- Evaluate student learning using a variety of assessment methods.
- Maintain and develop laboratory equipment and instructional resources.
- Research, recommend, and procure equipment and technologies that support program learning outcomes.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, industry partners, and professional associations.
- Participate in curriculum review, accreditation, quality assurance, student recruitment, admissions, and program committees.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or another closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in electronics and biomedical instrumentation.
- Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and computer programming.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts to diverse learners.
Preferred: - Experience with medical devices and medical imaging systems.
- Experience with computer networking.
- Experience in medical device design and development.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience: - Minimum three years of recent full-time (or equivalent) industry experience in biomedical engineering, biomedical engineering technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum one year of post-secondary teaching, laboratory instruction, technical training, or equivalent educational experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical electronics, instrumentation, and medical equipment.
- Experience developing instructional materials, laboratory exercises, or technical documentation.
- Demonstrated mentoring, coaching, or supervisory experience.
- Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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