Instructional Laboratory Manager
University of New Hampshire, Durham https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50003 Summary Operating Title: Instructional Laboratory Manager Long Classification Title: Laboratory Manager Campus Location: Durham Department: University of New Hampshire, College of Engineering and Physical Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy Summary of Position: The Instructional Laboratory Specialist will organize, maintain, and upgrade instructional labs and demonstrations, work with instructors to coordinate laboratories and demonstrations, maintain departmental computers, instruct and coordinate graduate teaching assistants, deliver instruction of introductory (400-level) courses and support the development of new instructional materials. Acceptable min level of education: Masters Acceptable min level of experience: 2 years Duties / Responsibilities Laboratory Management: Manage all Physics Department teaching laboratories, including organization, repairs and maintenance, and upgrades of laboratory hardware. Coordinate all Laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations with course instructors, including setting up, organization and maintenance, and upgrades of demonstration hardware. Develop new laboratory experiments and manuals as needed. Coordinate with the Equipment Committee to assess needs and make purchases for teaching lab equipment. Create and maintain a user-friendly online inventory of demonstrations and lab equipment. Support of Classroom Instruction/Teaching: Coordinate the scheduling and training of graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) and undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) for introductory courses. Supervise a team of undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) including recruitment and schedule management. Develop new classroom demonstrations as needed, and support active learning in classes by working with instructors. Possibility to teach introductory (first year) physics courses. Department IT Support: Manage all departmental teaching resources including computers, computer networks and peripherals, overseeing purchase, set up and maintenance. This includes coverage of all laboratory (instructional) computers. Other Duties as Assigned. Additional Job Information UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated againstCOVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement. Posting Number PS3408FY22 Other minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Physics or related field Additional Preferred Qualifications: Two years of related experience which includes a combination of secondary/higher education teaching in an appropriate scientific area, supervision, and computer management. Experience in computer networking and management (Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems). Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. Quick link for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50003 Percent Time Information (FTE). 1.00 Grade 20 EEO Statement: The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. Institution Information The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90undergraduate and more than 70graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/ diversity-resource-guide Posting Date: 07/28/2022 Open Until Filled: Yes Closing Date: none Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments DOT Safety Information None applicable Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate? Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility. Yes No 2. Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question) 3. Explain the most recent skill(s) you've learned in technology and how has it improved your role. (Open Ended Question) 4. Please explain any experience you have working with clients and providing customer service. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents 1. Resume/Vita 2. Cover Letter 3. (3) Professional References Contact Info
