Physics Teaching Lab Lead - Inspire Undergrad Scientists

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation contribution (up to 6.8

Supportive working environment

Retail discounts

Living in Christchurch

UC facilities access

Job summary

The University of Canterbury’s Te Kura Matū invites applications for a Physics Teaching Laboratory Coordinator. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the 100-level physics teaching laboratories and support undergraduate students, helping design experiments with Course Coordinators.

You will select, train and schedule demonstrators and teaching assistants, oversee lab timetabling and safety, coordinate assessments, and contribute to outreach activities such as NCEA workshops and KidsFest.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Physics or related subject required.
• At least five years' relevant experience in a technical environment.
• Experience overseeing laboratory operations is desirable.
• Experience coordinating team workflows and training.
• Sound understanding of laboratory health and safety, including radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operation of the 100-level Physics teaching laboratories.
• Design, trial and refine experiments with Course Coordinators.
• Select, train and schedule demonstrators and teaching assistants, and coordinate their workloads.
• Manage laboratory timetabling and changeovers, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate student assessments and results.
• Contribute to outreach activities (NCEA, KidsFest, Science Summer Camp).

Education

Honours degree in Physics or related subject

Job description

The University of Canterbury’s Te Kura Matū invites applications for a Physics Teaching Laboratory Coordinator. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the 100-level physics teaching laboratories and support undergraduate students, helping design experiments with Course Coordinators.

You will select, train and schedule demonstrators and teaching assistants, oversee lab timetabling and safety, coordinate assessments, and contribute to outreach activities such as NCEA workshops and KidsFest.