Physics Laboratory Coordinator

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee is seeking a Physics Laboratory Coordinator to assist the physics lab supervisor in preparing for, executing, and evaluating undergraduate lab sections (PHYS 1001–1014) each semester.

You will coordinate teaching lab activity, supervise student employees, and support student success through tutoring and make-up lab sessions. This role sits in the Physics Department and contributes to a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education, plus relevant experience.
• Some exposure to laboratory or experiential learning (science labs; research; workshops; industry).
• Some instructional experience (teaching; TA; tutoring; leadership; supervisory; etc.)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching lab activity, including running training sessions for lab activities, maintaining online lab instruction materials, teaching of and assistance with lab sections as needed, tracking grading of lab assignments, maintaining lab equipment inventory and storage.
• Responsible for the supervision of student employees, which includes hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student's assignment, etc.
• Support student success through teaching of make-up lab sessions and supervision of drop-in tutoring and TA office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Physics Laboratory Coordinator Posting Number: 201104825 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Research and Lab

Services Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We\' believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. The Physics Laboratory Coordinator assists the physics lab supervisor in preparing for, executing, and evaluating the 20 to 35 undergraduate laboratory sections per semester of introductory physics (PHYS 1001/2, 1003/3H/4/4H, PHYS 1013/1014, ARSC 1020/1021).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching lab activity, including but not limited to running training sessions for lab activities, maintaining online lab instruction materials, teaching of and assistance with lab sections as needed, tracking grading of lab assignments, maintaining lab equipment inventory and storage.
• Responsible for the supervision of student employees, which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student\'s assignment, etc.
• Support student success through teaching of make-up lab sessions and supervision of drop-in tutoring and TA office hours.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\'s degree in STEM or Education, plus relevant experience
• Some exposure to laboratory or experiential learning (science labs; research; workshops; industry).
• Some instructional experience (teaching; TA; tutoring; leadership; supervisory; etc.)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manual dexterity; strong communication skills written, oral, and comprehension; empathy and patience, and an ability to remain calm; organization skills; mechanical aptitude; technical and scientific literacy; some experience with learning, leadership and responsibility.

Department: Physics

Posting Date: 07/30/2026

University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. je-b4fd1c28d9a0496e980d09933800ed13