Civil Engineering Lab Specialist & Educator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Lab and Academic Specialist for our Civil Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering department. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Laboratory and Academic Specialist to manage and enhance our civil engineering laboratory courses.

This role is crucial for providing students with hands-on experience, maintaining cutting-edge equipment, and contributing to the development of our practical curriculum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a laboratory setting, including equipment operation, maintenance, and experimental design.
• Strong understanding of fundamental civil engineering concepts and practical applications.
• Ability to teach lab courses in at least two of: civil engineering materials, water resources, or soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new laboratory experiments and course materials aligning with curriculum objectives and industry standards.
• Deliver engaging instruction for multiple sections of civil engineering lab courses.
• Provide hands-on support and technical guidance during laboratory sessions, troubleshooting equipment and assisting with experiments.
• Oversee inventory and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring safety and readiness.
• Contribute to ABET and university accreditation documentation and self-study reports.

Skills

Lab experience

Civil engineering concepts

Teach lab courses

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DASYLab

PASCO Capstone

Job description

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Lab and Academic Specialist for our Civil Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering department. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Laboratory and Academic Specialist to manage and enhance our civil engineering laboratory courses.

This role is crucial for providing students with hands-on experience, maintaining cutting-edge equipment, and contributing to the development of our practical curriculum.