Instructional Laboratory Coordinator - Physics Educational Laboratories

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

Job summary

The University of Idaho in Moscow, ID is seeking an Instructional Laboratory Coordinator to oversee the daily operation of the Physics Educational Laboratories and support graduate teaching labs.

The role involves guiding graduate TAs in instructional practices, maintaining facilities and equipment, and preparing materials for demonstrations and lab sessions; duties may include summer teaching and inventory upkeep.

Qualifications

• Experience working with laboratory equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

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 for demonstrations and lab experiments.
• Assist with undergraduate laboratory teaching, lab exercise revision, and inventory in off-peak periods.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Interpersonal communication

Education

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

Master's degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Appointment Information

Working Title: Instructional Laboratory Coordinator

Division/College: 3984-COS College of Science

Department: 880-COS Physics

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $55,000 annually

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

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 And Working Conditions

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

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

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.

Visa Sponsorship: Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire