Instructional Laboratory Coordinator

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for an Instructional Laboratory Coordinator in Moscow, ID. This role coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Physics Educational Laboratories and supports graduate teaching labs by guiding TAs in effective instructional practices and ensuring labs have adequate materials and content.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities and equipment used for demonstrations and experiments, updating course materials, and assisting during the summer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment.
• Degree requirement: listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Physics Educational Laboratories.
• Guide graduate teaching assistants in effective instructional practices.
• Ensure laboratory courses have adequate materials and content for instruction.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and materials used for demonstrations and experiments.
• Assist with undergraduate teaching during summer session and inventory/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lab equipment experience

Interpersonal communication

Personnel management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment design

Job description

Instructional Laboratory Coordinator

• Posting Number: SP005477P
• Division/College: College of Science
• Department: Physics
• Location: Moscow

Position Overview: Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Physics Educational Laboratories. Supports graduate teaching labs by guiding graduate teaching assistants (TAs) in effective instructional practices and techniques and ensures laboratory courses have adequate materials and content for instruction. Maintains the facilities, equipment and materials used for lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Outside the academic year, duties could include undergraduate laboratory teaching during the summer session, laboratory exercise revision, preparation of course documents for upcoming academic year, inventory and equipment maintenance and other associated duties.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with laboratory equipment

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Required Other:

• None

Additional Preferred:

• Masters degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience in design and assembly of laboratory apparatus
• Experience in operating, troubleshooting and repairing laboratory equipment
• Experience managing personnel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50lbs

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $55,000

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

Posting Date: 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before November 1, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho will not be supported until further notice. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at [e-mail] for additional visa eligibility information.

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.