*Job Title: *Director of Instructional Lab

*Department: *Physics Department

*Worker Type: *Regular

*Pay Type: *Salary

*Position Salary Minimum: *$40,000.00

*Position Salary Maximum: *$53,000.00

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

*Scheduled Weekly Hours: *40

*Benefit Eligible: *Yes

Job Description Summary

The Department of Physics at Miami University, Oxford, OH, is searching for a Director of Instructional Laboratories. Responsibilities include management, maintenance, and development of apparatus for instructional teaching labs.

Job Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

The Department of Physics at Miami University has an established national reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and a strong residential master's degree program. Additional information about the department can be found in the following website: https://www.miamioh.edu/physics/{target="_blank" rel="no-follow noopener"}. The Physics Department consists of 12 faculty members, 20 graduate students, and 70 undergraduate students. The Department is committed to building an inclusive community with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

*Required Application Documents: *Cover letter; curriculum vitae or resume.

Special Instruction (if applicable)

Inquiries can be sent to Paul Urayama at urayampk@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

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