Description
The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach BMEN 663 - Biosignals and Bioinstrumentation in the Winter 2025 term. This will require some additional preparation work to be completed in December 2024. The course is scheduled to be delivered in-person.
Course Description: Introduction to the electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, electromyogram, and other diagnostic signals. Overview of computer techniques for processing and analysis of biomedical signals. Case studies from current applications and research.
Winter Term Course Schedule: TBD
Qualifications:
Candidates must have an MSc (Ph D preferred) in biomedical or electrical engineering with a focus on biomedical instrumentation and biomedical signal processing. Knowledge of and practical experience with acquisition and analysis of human biopotential signals will be a plus. Past teaching experience, preferably in a closely related course or courses will be a plus.
Qualified applicants can apply by submitting a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and three letters of reference, via the 'Apply Now' link. Candidates are welcome (but not required) to also include evidence of teaching effectiveness that may strengthen the application and assist in the selection process. Please submit your application in one document in pdf format.
Application Deadline: December 27, 2024
The Department of Biomedical Engineering would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Biomedical Engineering will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
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