Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) - Polymer Science
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University
of Chicago invites applications for 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. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading
and providing instructional oversight of the Soft Matter
Engineering track of the Master of Engineering program.
Instructional responsibilities will include the delivery of three
courses during the academic year, which may include courses having
the primary formats of lectures, laboratories, or engineering
design projects; at least one quarter of the MENG 25130/35130 Soft
Matter Characterization Laboratory course; and the development and
delivery of new courses, depending on programmatic needs for the
MEng, undergraduate, and/or PhD programs. The candidate will also
be expected to keep regular office hours, contribute to
non-classroom instructional or service duties, and ongoing
professional development. The candidate will manage the Soft Matter
Characterization Facility (SMCF), a core facility of the PME that
maintains a suite of specialized instruments dedicated to studying
the structure, properties, and dynamics of soft materials. The
candidate will provide ongoing support to both internal and
external researchers and users of the SMCF. Additional
responsibilities beyond the classroom will include, but not be
limited to: advising students on the Soft Matter Engineering track
of the Master of Engineering program; advising College students
majoring and minoring in Molecular Engineering; engaging in
recruitment activities for the PME academic programs; developing,
participating in, and contributing to program operations,
admissions, student recruitment, alumni engagement; and/or
delivering summer programming for the PME. A PhD in Physics,
Engineering or related field is required by the start of
appointment.
Keywords: The University of Chicago, Tinley Park , Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) - Polymer Science, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
