External Lecturer: Biomedical Engineering

DIS Stockholm is currently hiring part-time faculty to teach or co-teach the course Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia starting in January 2025. Preparation of course content will start in fall 2024. The course will be offered twice per year: fall semester (mid-August to mid-December) and spring semester (mid-January to mid-May). The course includes lectures, discussions, student-centered learning activities, Field Studies in the Stockholm region, one faculty-led Study Tour within Sweden, one faculty-led Study Tour to Denmark and Norway, student assessment, grading, and feedback.

Pedagogical support, training, and mentorship are available at DIS through the Learning Lab and experienced faculty. Faculty collaborate with academic support staff in various professional development opportunities.

Course Description
Engineer tools for biomedical discovery. This course explores the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies instrumental in advancing the biomedical sciences. Featuring current developments in Stockholm and the Nordic region, the course incorporates Field Studies with real-life examples from academia and industry, to explain, analyze, and evaluate engineering principles behind technology design. Topics may include medical devices, noninvasive imaging, biomechanics, nanotechnologies, stem cell and tissue engineering, molecular and structural imaging technologies, and genetic engineering. Through a collaborative project involving local researchers and industry partners, students utilize engineering principles to propose novel technologies within the field.

For more information, please refer to the course syllabus here

There are many good reasons to teach at DIS, including excellent opportunities to:

• Work in an international, informal, and enthusiastic academic environment with an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, innovation, collegiality, and adaptability
• Develop interactive, experiential teaching skills and teaching experience in English
• Enhance the cultural competencies of US-based students and emerging professionals by sharing your knowledge of Scandinavia and local best practices
• Expand professional networks throughout Sweden, Europe, and the United States

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Revise and finalize course syllabi, in collaboration with DIS staff. Please note: This is an introductory course to various topics within biomedical engineering, taught to engineering students in their third or fourth year of university studies. Specific course topics may vary depending on the particular expertise of teaching faculty.
• Teach at DIS Stockholm. Teaching format includes classroom lectures, discussions, active learning activities, experiential learning activities, and Field Studies.
• Plan academic visits and travel with students in faculty-led Study Tours
• Assess students’ performance, grade assignments, and provide feedback to students throughout the course
• Participate in meetings/workshops to develop pedagogical skills in line with the DIS teaching philosophy
• Participate in and support curriculum development process
• Develop material for new courses

Professional competencies

• Relevant background (PhD, or pursuing PhD degree in biomedical engineering or related field), professional engineering experience, and hands-on expertise within the field of the course
• Proficiency in English language
• Interest in instructing undergraduate-level students from North American institutions
• Open to pedagogical support from DIS and capable of incorporating DIS’ interactive and hands-on teaching philosophy into teaching practice
• Experience creating a structured and interactive learning environment is an advantage

Application Process
Please submit your CV and application letter, addressing the professional competencies above, in English. Applications will be processed as received.

Contact Information
For additional information, please send an email to [email protected].

Department: Computer Science and Engineering

Location: Melodislingan, 21, 115 31, Östermalm, Sweden