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Syracuse University

Multimedia Designer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$62K/yr

... 30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Unionized Position Code Not Applicable The Multimedia Designer actively collaborates and engages with instructional ...

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A Summer Instructional Designer is a temporary role focused on developing educational materials and courses, often for schools, universities, or training programs. They design, revise, and enhance instructional content, ensuring it aligns with learning objectives and engages students effectively. This role typically involves working with subject matter experts, using e-learning tools, and applying instructional design principles. It is common in academic institutions preparing for upcoming semesters or online course development.

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Senior Instructional Professor (Open Rank) - Quantum Engineering

The University of Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

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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 September 2026, 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 Quantum Engineering track of the Master of Engineering (MEng) program. Instructional responsibilities will include the delivery of up to six courses during the academic year, with the courses having the primary formats of lectures, laboratories, or engineering design projects. This instructional responsibility may include up to three quarters per academic year of the MENG 26200/36200 QuantumLab laboratory course, the undergraduate Engineering Design 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 Quantum Educational Lab ("QuantumLab"), a pioneering space delivering hands-on instruction in quantum systems and engineering. The candidate will be responsible for managing the capital and operating budgets of the facility, the portfolio of experiments and laboratory equipment, and the access to and utilization of the physical laboratory space. They will also be responsible for staffing and management of the technical staff that design, build, and maintain experiments for the facility.
More broadly, the selected candidate will be expected to work with the PME faculty, leadership, and staff to support its graduate and undergraduate programs. Additional responsibilities beyond the classroom will include, but not be limited to: advising students on the Quantum 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.
This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Qualifications
A PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related field is required by the start of appointment.
Application Instructions
The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/186802:
  1. Cover letter, outlining the applicant's prior experience in their discipline and prior teaching or mentoring experience;
  2. Curriculum Vitae;
  3. At least one course syllabus of a course designed and taught;
  4. Course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness;
  5. Evidence of successful management of programs (or evidence of potential to do so);
  6. Teaching statement; and
  7. Contact information for at least three references.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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