Lab Manager, University of Arizona

The Department of Physics within the College of Science at the University of Arizona is seeking a Laboratory Manager who will manage the operational, instructional and day-to-day activities in the department's laboratory classes. The physics department teaches approximately 1500 students each semester in introductory laboratories covering mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for setting up the weekly experiments and for assigning, training, and supervising the teaching assistants who will run the laboratory sections. This includes ensuring that appropriate safety precautions are taken in all laboratories. The Laboratory Manager will also be responsible for managing the advanced laboratory courses taken by the department's physics majors.  Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!  For more information and to apply, please follow this link http://uacareers.com/postings/3852 or visit www.UACareers.com and search for job number S20230.  The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Additional information:  Masters degree in physics or a related field AND three years of teaching experience which includes two years of supervisory experience; Or, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD and to applicants who have laboratory supervisory experience in a university physics department. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operation. Knowledge of management and supervision principles. Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to work from a ladder. Ability to lift more than 25 pounds. Ability to do minor electronic and mechanical repairs. Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignmentAND three years of teaching experience which includes two years of supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.