Summary

The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Professor for the spring 2023 semester specializing in Biomedical Engineering to teach BE440, Biomolecular Mechanics and Control.  This course will focus on the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics applied to the analysis and design of biomolecular systems. Topics include mass and energy balances, entropy, chemical equilibria, enzyme kinetics and the effect of external fields (e.g., mechanical forces, electric potential) on biomolecular reaction equilibria and kinetics. In the latter portion of the course, these foundational concepts will be applied to natural biomolecular networks and synthetic biocircuits with the purpose of analyzing their dynamic homeostatic behavior and natural feedback and feed-forward control in the body. 

Classes begin January 17, 2023. This class will be held in person on the Weston, MA campus.  The day and time has not been set as of yet and can be worked around the instructor’s schedule.  Anyone hired for this position must adhere to Regis’s current COVID guidelines and expectations, and this course will only be offered in-person.

Essential Functions:

• Teach BE 440 as a synchronous, in person course. Engage with all responsibilities associated with teaching the section: modify the course design as needed, direct oversight of student work, grading, office hours, overall student classroom and academic assessment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Anyone hired for this position must be willing and able to design and implement the course components. As an undergraduate program, there are no TAs available to assist with the course.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement: An earned MS in Biomedical Engineering or similar field, with demonstrated evidence of specializations in medical devices, instrumentation and/or bioprocessing; PhDs welcome.
• Demonstrated evidence of at least three years prior teaching experience (lectures and labs) at the undergraduate level; experience with designing and implementing undergraduate labs greatly desired.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment in keeping with the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other STEM faculty in terms of curriculum and assessment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with academic assessment.
• Familiarity with the learning management system Moodle is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Protecting the Regis Community 

At Regis the safety of our campus community is our highest priority. We invite all applicants to review our health and safety protocols at our COVID-19 Updates page. The most powerful measure we can take is vaccination, and all campus community members are required to have received all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the primary series, with the exception of certain medical and religious exemptions. New employees without an approved medical or religious exemption are required to have their first vaccine dose by their date of hire. And all new employees will join the campus community in using the CoVerified app to upload vaccine information, report symptoms, and schedule regular campus COVID tests. We're in this together! 

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.

About Regis College

Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by the social justice values of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Regis College is a welcoming and inclusive community. We are called to provide access to an academically rigorous education through innovative learning opportunities and collaborative engagement at all degree levels. We educate the whole person, preparing our students to pursue excellence, to become change agents in their own communities, and to serve and lead as advocates for a more just and compassionate global society.

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