Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty – Biomedical Engineering – Storrs Campus

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Posted December 5, 2025

The UConn Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) seeks academically and professionally qualified instructors to serve as adjunct faculty in the Clinical Engineering Internship Program. We are looking for instructors to teach the Graduate courses BME 5040, Medical Instrumentation in the Hospital and BME 5050 Engineering Problems in the Hospital.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • MS Degree in Engineering.
  • 5 Years’ experience in the Clinical Engineering department of a major healthcare provider.
  • Experience teaching courses at the Graduate Level.
  • Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degrees or Certifications related to Clinical Engineering.
  • Experience developing and teaching graduate level courses online.

Appointment Terms

This is a temporary position for a period of one semester, with the possibility of extension dependent upon program needs and available funding. Courses are taught online.

To Apply

Please submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Ms. Birgit Sawstrom. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Adjunct Faculty – Public Health – Waterbury Campus

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Posted December 4, 2024

The Waterbury Campus seeks an academically and professionally qualified instructor to serve as an adjunct faculty in the area of Public Health starting in Fall 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

PUBH3001 Introduction to Epidemiology

Provides overview of epidemiological concepts and methods for examining the distribution and causes of health and illness across populations. Stresses the application of epidemiology in advancing health research, disease prevention efforts, and medical care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Master’s degree and teaching experience in relevant field (e.g., public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, social/behavioral sciences).

Preferred Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. degree with at least six semesters of teaching experience at the college level.

Appointment Terms

This is a temporary position for a period of one semester, with the possibility of extension dependent upon program needs and available funding. Courses are taught in person at the UConn Waterbury campus. Compensation for these positions will be $2,062 per credit, $6,186 per 3-credit course, or $8,248 per 4-credit course. Adjuncts are permitted to teach up to eight credits per semester.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and c.v. indicating professional and related teaching experience to Jamie Caruso. (Ref: HR24-116)

Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. This post serves as an “open pool” where applicants will be contacted based on the availability and scheduling needs of courses.