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Department: Knight Campus
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $250000 $285000 per year
Compensation Band: OSOA15Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
February 28 2025; position open until filled
The Search Committee invites nominations applications (a letter of interest full curriculum vitae or resume and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be forwarded to the search firm assisting the University of Oregon (electronic submissions preferred). Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is preferred that all nominations and applications are submitted to the search firm by Friday February 28th 2025. The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a billiondollar initiative designed to fasttrack scientific discoveries and the process of turning those discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon the nation and beyond. The Knight Campus reshapes the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. This position is the second in command to the Vice President for all research and academic matters at the Knight Campus. It is responsible for the development and implementation of an overall Knight Campus training and professional development plan and has a leading role in the development of degreegranting academic programs. The position has supervisory responsibility for the administrative leads for existing degreegranting graduate programs. The position has financial authority for accounts related to academic programming research core facilities located in the Knight Campus and large shared equipment refresh programs. The position is the lead in developing and maintaining a laboratory safety culture throughout the facilities. The position will provide leadership and representation of Knight Campus initiatives and programs within the University and externally as requested by the Vice President/Executive Director. Please go here for the full position profile. Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education. Strong professional communication interpersonal and public relations skills. Faculty appointment in bioengineering biomedical engineering materials science materials engineering biology chemistry or physics. FLSA Exempt: Yes 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 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. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancyrelated conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here. In compliance with federal law the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Experience: Chief
Summary
The Knight Campus is dedicated to developing a robust menu of training and professional development opportunities for faculty and students in the sciences. Examples of programming include a number of degreegranting graduate training programs in the physical and life sciences. The purpose of these programs is to train scientists in an accelerated academic format and provide opportunities for realworld knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the industrial environment.
The Knight Campus expects to grow to at least 30 research programs in the 2030s from the 11 active in 2023. Supported by outstanding research facilities within the Knight Campus and with full access to the shared facilities equipment and services of the main UO Campus Knight Campus faculty are expected to excel in sponsored research teaching and service to their community. Knight Campus facultyled labs range in focus from 3D printing and laser microfabrication to gene therapy tissue regeneration and polymer chemistry. In fiscal year 2023 sponsored awards totaled over $20 million from a range of funders including the NIH NSF and foundations.Position Summary
Minimum Requirements
Distinguished record in teaching research/creative activity and professional service sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor at the University of Oregon.
Experience in applied training program in scientific fields.Professional Competencies
Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner recruit and work within a diverse community and follow all university policies and procedures.
Experience managing financial accounts with a preference for individuals who have managed budgets related to federally funded sponsored research.
Demonstrated organizational time management multitasking and planning capabilities.Preferred Qualifications
10 years of experience in instruction at an accredited institution of higher education.
10 years of demonstrated experience working with business entities on research and development activities.
5 years of experience in management of professional and technical employees.
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