Industry Teaching Professor, Polymer Program
Job no: 536872
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants
Department: Knight Campus
Rank: Teaching Professor
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
August 15, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload CV for review
Position Summary
A teaching professor in the Knight Campus Graduate Internship program teaches experiential courses with the goal of preparing students for entry-level positions in academic, industry, and government labs. Teaching professors teach students topics that span bioinformatics and genomics, materials science, statistics, chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering in an experiential format.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD from an accredited higher education institution in Polymer science, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
• Twelve years of industry experience in polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or related
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum at the graduate level in industry applications in polymer science
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to implement active learning into teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with specialized approaches in materials science manufacturing
• Publication record in materials science or related discipline
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 our website.
Advertised: July 28, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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