LABORATORY OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department Profile: The Department of Physics and Astronomy
offers the BS, MS, and PhD degrees. It also has a high service load for other
majors both within the College of Arts & Sciences and from other colleges.
Position Function: To perform duties necessary for the operation
of a large department's teaching laboratories, inventory, and additional duties
required in the daily operation of a large department. In addition, coordinate
activities which support faculty in the teaching of undergraduate courses and
laboratories to assure an appropriate laboratory experience for all students.
Duties and Responsibilities: Schedule and set up on-campus laboratory sections;
oversee off-campus laboratories; supervise and oversee 40 to 50 graduate
teaching assistants and undergraduates; maintain laboratory equipment; provide
and upgrade laboratory manuals; obtain grades from teaching assistants, compile
database of grades and furnish grades to instructors; develop, maintain, and
upgrade laboratory and demonstration equipment; manage/maintain the Howell
Teaching Observatory; maintain departmental inventory (disposal of property,
self-audit, hand receipts, etc.); order supplies and equipment for departmental
purchases; maintain departmental key list; general maintenance of building;
assist with departmental activities; perform related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of physics and equipment normally
associated with teaching laboratories; ability to supervise teaching
assistants; valid driver's license; and ability to work effectively with
faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in physics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in physics or a related field;
experience working in physics teaching laboratories; experience with
supervision; experience in operating a machine shop; experience as a computer
network administrator.
This is a full-time, 12 month position with an
anticipated start date of January 1, 2016.
This position will remain open until filled.
Instructions for Applying: All applicants must apply online at
www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF #9359) by completing the Professional Application
and attaching a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and unofficial
transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degree institutions. Provide
English translations of transcripts if necessary. If selected for interview,
three letters of recommendation will be required. If hired, official
transcripts provided directly from the educational institution will be
required.
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity),
national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic
information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any
minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse
community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
