Adjunct Faculty Professor-Part Time

Adjunct Faculty Professor-Part Time Pittsburgh, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22495589 Summary Pittsburgh, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 2 Years Experience Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.

D., J.D. No Commission 20.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Temporary/Seasonal Description The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty position 4 to 8 hours per week. There are two primary roles envisioned: 1 provide lectures and workshops for students in the Professional Masters program in Bioengineering, focusing on medical product design, development, and commercialization. 2 provide advisory and consulting services for participants in the Center for Medical Innovation Early-Stage Translational R D Grant program. 3 provide career mentorship for students in the Professional MS program as required. The successful Candidate will be expected to perform the following: ?

Teaching and Mentoring:

? Provide lectures and/or workshops in the art of engineering innovation and team dynamics for graduate courses within the Bioengineering MS engineering curriculum, with a focus on relevant topics such as ethnographic research, needs finding, and medical device design. ? Provide exceptional mentorship to students in the Professional MS program in Bioengineering, guiding their project work and fostering their professional growth in the medical technology sector. ? Contribute to

Interdisciplinary Innovation:

? Guide students in the identification and analysis of unmet clinical needs and the generation of early-stage product concepts for innovative medical devices, instruments, or systems. ? Provide advice and consulting to participants in the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) Early-Stage Translational Research Seed Grant program. ? Intellectual Property (IP)

Development:

? Actively partner with CMI program participants and student innovators in the development of novel intellectual property, and working with the university's technology transfer office to file patent applications. ? Develop strategies for the maturation and de-risking of early-stage technology. Required Qualifications ? A Ph.D. in a Relevant Engineering Field, e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. ? Demonstrated expertise in the design and prototyping of medical products, preferably in an industry environment. ? A proven track record of successful collaboration with clinicians or medical professionals. ? Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to teaching excellence. Preferred Qualifications ? Prior experience securing or contributing to intellectual property (e.g., named inventor on patents). ? Experience in technology transfer, commercialization, or startup development related to medical devices. ? Familiarity with regulatory pathways for medical devices (e.g., FDA/CE Mark). ? Professional Engineering (PE) license or relevant industry experience. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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