The University of North Dakota's Physics and Astrophysics Department
is seeking to fill a General Physics Lab Supervisor position. The
position begins August 16, 2013. The main duty of the position is to
manage general physics laboratories for 100 and 200 level physics
classes. Duties include: scheduling of laboratories; assign teaching
assistants to appropriate courses; train GTAs to conduct lab exercises;
maintain laboratory equipment; order consumables; keep laboratory
computers bug-free and in working order; and upgrade laboratory manuals
as changes are made to the courses. In addition, the lab supervisor is
required to teach two laboratory sections each semester during the
academic year and should be available to fill in for a teaching
assistant in the event of illness or other emergencies. The laboratory
supervisor would serve as a resource person for other courses, with the
primary function of helping the department Chair allocate teaching
assistants. Minimum qualifications: M.S. in Physics; experience
teaching introductory physics laboratories, strong communication skills,
ability to successfully interact with faculty, staff and students,
ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, ability to work
independently as well as part of a team, and availability to work some
non-standard hours as needed. Preferred qualifications: Ph. D. in
Physics, at least 2 years of experience teaching introductory physics
laboratories, and working knowledge and experience with computer systems
and electronic instruments. Position is subject to a criminal
background check. Interested applicants should apply online at http://und.edu/finance-operations/human-resources-payroll/careers/how-to-apply.cfm . Questions regarding the position, should be directed to:
Professor Ju H. Kim
Department of Physics and Astrophysics
Witmer Hall, Room 213
101 Cornell Street Stop 7129
Grand Forks ND 58202-7129
Email: ju.kim@und.edu
We will begin screening applicants July 15, 2013 and will continue
until the position is filled. Application should be received by this
date to assure consideration. The University of North Dakota is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of North
Dakota encourages applications from women and minorities.
