Director of Instructional Lab will supervise undergraduate and graduate students in coordination with instructors. Collaboration with on-campus machinists is expected. Duties will require performance of physical activities.

Responsibilities include management, maintenance, and development of apparatus for instructional teaching labs. The Department offers instructional labs for non-science majors, and as part of courses in introductory algebra- and calculus-based physics, sophomore-level contemporary physics, electronics, and advanced topics. Work will be done in consultation and collaboration with course instructors.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in physics or related field; have physics knowledge.

Consideration may be given to candidates with a Master's degree or several years of relevant experience; have experience with commercial instructional lab equipment, soldering and electronics, computer aided design and mechanical drawings, 3D printing, database management and development (e.g., Filemaker), and basic machining skills; good communication skills and pedagogy experience; is adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to work well with others; and excellent time management and organizational skills.

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