"Pro Tempore Curriculum Development Director/Lecturer"

Department: Knight Campus

Rank: Lecturer

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins: July 9, 2025 (updated); position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Along with your online application, please submit an updated CV and a letter of interest detailing your areas of expertise.

Department Summary: The Department of Bioengineering at the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The Knight Campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus is reshaping the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of bioengineers and scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The Knight Campus supports a dynamic externally sponsored research portfolio, a diverse set of graduate academic programming, innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, and an active external affairs program.

Position Summary: This position will support the Department of Bioengineering (BioE) by instructing professional development coursework, supporting academic planning and curriculum development and contributing to departmental recruiting and advising efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. from an accredited higher education institution
• Relevant experience in curricula development, engineering education, leadership, and teamwork

Professional Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with and incorporate diverse learning styles into curriculum and program materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering field
• 3 years of related experience in engineering-related fields

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.