Physics Teaching Lab Coordinator

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

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.