The University of Chicago
Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) Polymer Science
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (open rank). This is a full‑time career‑track position beginning October 2025 and is renewable with the opportunity for progression. The selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor or Senior Instructional Professor with rank determined by qualifications. Depending on the rank the appointment will be for a term of up to five years renewable with the possibility for promotion. Responsibilities
Lead and provide instructional oversight of the Soft Matter Engineering track of the Master of Engineering program. Deliver three courses during the academic year, including lectures, laboratories, engineering design projects, and at least one quarter of the MENG 25130 / 35130 Soft Matter Characterization Laboratory course. Develop and deliver new courses as needed for the MEng undergraduate and/or PhD programs. Keep regular office hours and contribute to non‑classroom instructional or service duties and ongoing professional development. Manage the Soft Matter Characterization Facility (SMCF), a core facility of the PME that maintains specialized instruments for studying soft materials and provide support to internal and external researchers and users of the SMCF. Advising students on the Soft Matter Engineering track of the Master of Engineering program; advising College students majoring and minoring in Molecular Engineering. Engage in recruitment activities for PME academic programs; develop and participate in program operations, admissions, student recruitment, alumni engagement, and delivering summer programming for the PME. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field required by the start of appointment. Key Skills: Machine Learning, AI, Classroom Experience, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Leadership Experience, Program Development, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience.
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The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (open rank). This is a full‑time career‑track position beginning October 2025 and is renewable with the opportunity for progression. The selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor or Senior Instructional Professor with rank determined by qualifications. Depending on the rank the appointment will be for a term of up to five years renewable with the possibility for promotion. Responsibilities
Lead and provide instructional oversight of the Soft Matter Engineering track of the Master of Engineering program. Deliver three courses during the academic year, including lectures, laboratories, engineering design projects, and at least one quarter of the MENG 25130 / 35130 Soft Matter Characterization Laboratory course. Develop and deliver new courses as needed for the MEng undergraduate and/or PhD programs. Keep regular office hours and contribute to non‑classroom instructional or service duties and ongoing professional development. Manage the Soft Matter Characterization Facility (SMCF), a core facility of the PME that maintains specialized instruments for studying soft materials and provide support to internal and external researchers and users of the SMCF. Advising students on the Soft Matter Engineering track of the Master of Engineering program; advising College students majoring and minoring in Molecular Engineering. Engage in recruitment activities for PME academic programs; develop and participate in program operations, admissions, student recruitment, alumni engagement, and delivering summer programming for the PME. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field required by the start of appointment. Key Skills: Machine Learning, AI, Classroom Experience, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Leadership Experience, Program Development, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience.
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