Laboratory Coordinator for Physics, Instructor

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Physics

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Chair of Physics & Earth Science

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Undergraduate student work-study assistants

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lecturer-Laboratory Coordinator for Physics is responsible for Introductory Physics laboratory instruction and coordination. As a lecturer, they will teach five sections of the laboratory (Introductory and Physics for Life Sciences) each semester. The coordination responsibilities include managing work-study students who assist in preparing labs, oversight and inventory and maintenance of equipment and documentation for the laboratories. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Instructor of five laboratory sections each semester in Introductory Physics 


• In collaboration with department faculty, organizes and maintains a safe and clean introductory teaching laboratory and associated equipment area for the Physics department. 


• Develops and maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic inventory of associated supplies in the and prepares reports as needed for the department. 


• Serves as Physics Department liaison with outside vendors and contractors for teaching lab-equipment and services. 


• Responsible for routine care of introductory teaching-lab equipment in the Physics Department.


• Orders supplies in coordination with the administrative assistant for the department.


• Hires, supervises, trains and provides resources to students who may assist in teaching laboratories and maintenance. 


• Coordinates with the campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer to ensure faculty, staff, and students maintain safe laboratory practices. 

QUALIFICATIONS: An M.S. in Physics or a related field and prior teaching experience in an introductory physics laboratory is required. Experience with classroom teaching of Introductory Physics is preferred. Excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal skills (verbal and written), and an ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies at Moravian including students, faculty and staff. Computer literacy that includes significant experience with Google Docs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Microsoft Office is essential. 

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.