Biology Lab Coordinator

The Lab Coordinator has a leadership role in coordinating and overseeing our two introductory labs for natural science majors (Cells & Heredity and Biology of Organisms) and helping to maintain spaces and equipment for other courses. This includes revising and updating laboratory teaching manuals; coordinating, preparing, and maintaining the core biology laboratories; training student assistants; developing a peer mentoring program; and teaching one section of C&H lab during each Fall semester and one section of Biology of Organisms lab during each Spring.Essential Functions:

• Coordinate, prepare and maintain the core biology laboratories.
• Revise and update core laboratory teaching manuals as needed.
• Recruit student teaching assistants
• Train, and supervise student teaching assistants and new adjunct faculty teaching core labs for the first time.
• Develop a peer mentoring program.
• Teach one section of Cells & Heredity lab each Fall
• Teach one section of Biology or Organisms lab each Spring
• Collaborate with Office Manager to order supplies.
• Oversee maintenance of departmental teaching spaces and equipment.
• Assist with coordination of use and maintenance of department vehicles used for teaching.
• Collegially collaborate and coordinate with instructors of other biology lab courses given the shared nature of teaching spaces and equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Remain up-to-date with developments in teaching pedagogy.
• Attend departmental meetings and functions.

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• BS, MS or PhD in Biology or related field.
• Basic computer skills – use of email, internet, software use including Canvas, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and digital imaging software

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Licensed driver; certified as van driver
• Basic familiarity with conventional laboratory equipment
• Ability to prioritize
• Collegiality

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to complete above duties with or without physical accommodations.