Visiting Lab Instructor/Lab Director Environmental Engineering

Montana Technological University; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver (partial)

Wellness program

Job summary

Montana Technological University is seeking a Visiting Lab Instructor / Lab Director for Environmental Engineering on a part-time, academic year basis. The role combines oversight of the department's laboratory infrastructure with hands-on instruction.

You will supervise labs, teach Environmental Sampling labs and related courses, train students in safe practices, and manage ordering of chemicals, equipment, and waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise environmental engineering labs and field stations.
• Teach Environmental Sampling labs and other courses as needed.
• Train students in safe lab practices.
• Assist undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory works.
• Order chemicals, equipment and supplies for laboratories.
• Monitor and lead laboratory waste disposal efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Visiting Lab Instructor / Lab Director Environmental Engineering Part-Time

Academic Year Contract. Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by 7/31/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.

Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

The Department of Environmental Engineering is seeking a part-time Visiting Lab Instructor. This role combines facility oversight with academic instruction. The successful candidate will manage the department's laboratory infrastructure, lead practical lab courses, and provide technical guidance and support to undergraduate and graduate students in their laboratory work.

DUTIES:

• Supervise environmental engineering labs and field stations.
• Teach Environmental Sampling labs and other courses as needed.
• Train students in safe lab practices.
• Assist undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory works.
• Order chemicals, equipment and supplies for laboratories.
• Monitor and lead laboratory waste disposal efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.