ProTem Instructor / Lecturer - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Oregon's Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its open ProTem Instructor/Lecturer pool. Instructors/Lecturers develop innovative educational materials to prepare graduate students for entry-level positions in academic, industry, and government labs.

If you enjoy teaching topics spanning life sciences and materials sciences, apply. Positions are limited-duration up to three years and may renew based on need, funding, and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant science field required.
• Terminal degree (Lecturer) or equivalent required depending on rank.
• Three years of experience in research/innovation capacity required.
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum required.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and multidisciplinary educational materials.
• Mentor students on research projects spanning diverse topics.
• Stay current on innovative discoveries and methods in the life and materials sciences.

Education

Master's degree in a relevant science field

Terminal degree from an accredited higher education institution in a relevant science field

Job description

ProTem Instructor / Lecturer - Open Pool

Department: Knight Campus

Rank: Instructor, Lecturer

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Department Summary

The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is anambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveriesinto innovations that improve the quality of life for people inOregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates theintellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center forboth research and development, making Oregon a place wherecompanies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus is reshaping thehigher education landscape in Oregon by training the nextgenerations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry andentrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities forgraduate and undergraduate students.

Position Summary

The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its openProTem Instructor/Lecturer pool. Knight CampusInstructors/Lecturers develop innovative and multidisciplinaryeducational materials with the goal of preparing graduate studentsfor entry-level positions in academic, industry, and governmentlabs. If you enjoy teaching students topics that encompass both thelife sciences and materials sciences, we encourage you to apply!Successful Instructors/Lecturers will mentor students on researchprojects that span a breadth of topics and need to stay current oninnovative discoveries and methods.

Positions are limited-duration appointments potentially renewablefor up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, thereis the possibility of renewal beyond three years based onprogrammatic need, funding, and performance.

Minimum Requirements

Instructor:

• Master's degree from an accredited higher education institutionin a relevant science field.
• Three years of experience in research/innovation capacity.
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum.

Lecturer:

• Terminal degree from an accredited higher education institutionin a relevant science field.
• Three years of experience in research/innovation capacity.
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum.

Professional Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biophysics,physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or relateddisciplines

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check.

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