Director, Lab Development – Academic Professional (Open Rank)

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Atlanta is seeking a Director of Laboratory Development. The role involves supporting undergraduate laboratory courses and enriching the engineering curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching laboratory courses, developing instructional materials, and collaborating with industry partners. Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, demonstrable teaching excellence, and strong technical expertise in mechanical engineering experimentation. This is a full-time position focused on both teaching and administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and oversee undergraduate laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or lab instruction.
• Experience with experimental research is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach an undergraduate laboratory course each semester.
• Develop hands-on prototype lab exercises and instructional materials.
• Build partnerships with industry to drive sponsorship.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in Mechanical Engineering experimentation

Instrumentation and measurement systems

Data acquisition systems

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

A leading academic institution in Atlanta is seeking a Director of Laboratory Development. The role involves supporting undergraduate laboratory courses and enriching the engineering curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching laboratory courses, developing instructional materials, and collaborating with industry partners. Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, demonstrable teaching excellence, and strong technical expertise in mechanical engineering experimentation. This is a full-time position focused on both teaching and administrative functions.