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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Project Management - Open Pool
Job no: 535519
Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Public Policy and Planning, Planning/Project Management
Department: DSGN IPRE
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:
• Resume/CV
Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
For 50 years, the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE - formerly the Community Service Center) at the University of Oregon has linked the skills, expertise, capacity, and innovation of higher education with the needs of communities and organizations throughout Oregon. IPRE is an interdisciplinary applied research and experiential-learning institute at the University of Oregon. IPRE provides planning, policy, and technical assistance to Oregon communities.
Position Summary
The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for pro tem research/project management positions. All positions would be funding contingent, part-time, temporary assignments with an appointment of up to one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years depending on need, funding, and/or performance. Appointments would be as research assistants, conducting research, or project management under the direction of a principal investigator. Examples of current and past projects can be found at http://ipre.uoregon.edu/
Successful candidates will have professional experience and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and from members of underrepresented groups.
Minimum Requirements
• Master's Degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to efficiently manage complex planning projects/processes.
• Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of complex long-range planning and development processes and issues.
• Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvement coordination, public body (elected, appointed, volunteer) liaising, and small group facilitation.
• Ability to evaluate, comment on, and direct master's-level student work using formal and informal assessment tools.
Preferred Qualifications
• American Institute of Certified Planners (or equivalent) certification.
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.
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Advertised: June 6, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: June 6, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time