What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) position at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio, The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID), and The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department (BECE) invites applications fora Lecturer position for the Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering (BME).
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)
UT San Antonio’s KCEID is one of the fastest growing Colleges of Engineering in Texas. Our multidisciplinary college focuses on identifying and solving grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world. KCEID serves as an incubator for academic research and inquiry across disparate, yet complimentary, academic fields that work cohesively to improve the world around us. Recognized as a leader for social mobility, our students are challenged to leverage their unique skills and perspectives in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities preparing them to excel in the workplace.
As of Fall 2024, KCEID has a faculty of 217, spread across five engineering departments. KCEID is the home for 4,187 undergraduate students of whom 423 are MS students and 277 are doctoral students. KCEID invests in infrastructure as evident from the newly opened 150,000-square-foot engineering and science building that has state-of-the-art facilities including cutting-edge teaching environments that lead the way for flipped classroom designs and multiple opportunities for hands-on learning in a 17,000 ft2 maker space.
For more information about the Klesse College, please visit: https://klesse.utsa.edu/
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering (BECE)
The BECE department offers BS degrees in Chemcial Engineering (CME) and BME, an MS in Biomedical Technology (BTC), MS and PhD degrees in BME; with last two joint with the School of Medicine, MS and PhD in CME, and MS in Engineering Education. Our programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) until 2030 and accredited by ABET until 2029. The department is home for 572 students. Of these, 61 are PhD’s and 44 are MS, and 467 undergraduate students.
Salary Range: Up to $5,000 per course.
Job Type: 1 course, 3 credit hours. 10 week summer session.
Position Summary
We seek to fill a position for a Lecturer who can teach the BME 2103 Physiology for Biomedical Engineering (BME) during summer 2026. The course will be offered online to maximize enrollment. This course enrolls students whose major is Biomedical Engineering. The course covers fundamental principles of general and organ systems physiology, including composition and concentration of cellular and other body fluids, types of transport (e.g., diffusion, membrane transporters), energy (e.g., thermodynamics, metabolism), enzymes, feedback control, and membrane potentials with engineering applications and mathematical modeling. This course includes a 3-hour lecture and a 1-hour recitation.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
The University of Texas at San Antonio, The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID), and The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department (BECE) invites applications fora Lecturer position for the Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering (BME).
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)
UT San Antonio’s KCEID is one of the fastest growing Colleges of Engineering in Texas. Our multidisciplinary college focuses on identifying and solving grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world. KCEID serves as an incubator for academic research and inquiry across disparate, yet complimentary, academic fields that work cohesively to improve the world around us. Recognized as a leader for social mobility, our students are challenged to leverage their unique skills and perspectives in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities preparing them to excel in the workplace.
As of Fall 2024, KCEID has a faculty of 217, spread across five engineering departments. KCEID is the home for 4,187 undergraduate students of whom 423 are MS students and 277 are doctoral students. KCEID invests in infrastructure as evident from the newly opened 150,000-square-foot engineering and science building that has state-of-the-art facilities including cutting-edge teaching environments that lead the way for flipped classroom designs and multiple opportunities for hands-on learning in a 17,000 ft2 maker space.
For more information about the Klesse College, please visit: https://klesse.utsa.edu/
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering (BECE)
The BECE department offers BS degrees in Chemcial Engineering (CME) and BME, an MS in Biomedical Technology (BTC), MS and PhD degrees in BME; with last two joint with the School of Medicine, MS and PhD in CME, and MS in Engineering Education. Our programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) until 2030 and accredited by ABET until 2029. The department is home for 572 students. Of these, 61 are PhD’s and 44 are MS, and 467 undergraduate students.
Salary Range: Up to $5,000 per course.
Job Type: 1 course, 3 credit hours. 10 week summer session.
Position Summary
We seek to fill a position for a Lecturer who can teach the BME 2103 Physiology for Biomedical Engineering (BME) during summer 2026. The course will be offered online to maximize enrollment. This course enrolls students whose major is Biomedical Engineering. The course covers fundamental principles of general and organ systems physiology, including composition and concentration of cellular and other body fluids, types of transport (e.g., diffusion, membrane transporters), energy (e.g., thermodynamics, metabolism), enzymes, feedback control, and membrane potentials with engineering applications and mathematical modeling. This course includes a 3-hour lecture and a 1-hour recitation.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- A PhD in Biomedical Engineering or similar field.
- Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or using other emerging technologies.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
- Undergraduate teaching experience.
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Complete contact information for at least (3) three professional references.
- A teaching statement (limited to 2 pages).
- Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any work in BME.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Salary : $5,000