Preceptor (Interdisciplinary Sciences Learning Laboratories)

About the role

The University of Delaware seeks candidates for the following positions:

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and employee inventors to identify research results with the potential to be patentable inventions, through all phases of assessment and commercialization.
• Review inventions to assess legal protectability, commercial viability, and stage of development, including executing prior art searches.
• Under the Principal Investigator's general direction, maintain mammalian cell lines and support ongoing research projects.
• Develop and manage curriculum articulation agreements and program coordination with external two-year colleges.
• Work cooperatively with other members of the College of Engineering and department advisement enterprise.
• Manage the degree audit process, curriculum changes, and course inventory.
• Conduct new student orientation meetings and compile student materials such as handbooks, forms, etc.
• Manage a variety of events totaling 350 annually, including Varsity Competitions, Club Sports, Intramurals, and External and Internal Events.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Sports Performance Nutrition Department, including shared oversight of the fueling and education of 20+ Division I varsity sports.
• Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process, build strong relationships, and represent the university at high schools, college fairs, and events.
• Oversee the daily operation of the classroom program, including collaborative decision-making with classroom partner, family communication, and mentoring relationships with undergraduate UD students.

Requirements

Applicants must have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience.

Qualifications

Experience working with faculty and employees to identify research results with the potential to be patentable inventions.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Various benefits are available, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours vary based on position and department needs.