What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Services Coordinator – Health, Sport, & Human Physiology position at The University of Iowa?
The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology is seeking an Instructional Services Coordinator to work with faculty on preparation, including ordering and preparing laboratory materials and equipment for anatomy (HHP:2110, HHP:3110, HHP:3115, HHP:4110), physiology (HHP:2410, HHP:3550), exercise science (HH:3410, HHP:4240) and health (HHP:4010) laboratory courses. This position will also include working with other staff to assign graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants to HSHP courses, assisting faculty in the training and evaluation of teaching assistants (TAs) and Visiting Assistant Professors for each of these courses, testing of new laboratory protocols and materials, revisions of existing lab teaching materials, and maintenance of and adherence to laboratory safety protocols within each lab space.
This position not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Position is primarily on-site on the Iowa City campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing materials such as human and animal specimens for students and lab instructors.
- Work in collaboration with faculty and other lab coordinators to develop new laboratory exercises or revise/update existing protocols.
- Coordinate preparation and setup of human and animal specimens needed for lab instruction and preparation of specialized equipment and technologies.
- Order and maintain supplies and equipment for teaching labs.
- Test laboratory protocol to ensure proper functioning and adequacy of equipment and specimens.
- Assist in evaluating student learning outcomes and proposing changes to improve outcomes.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human physiology, human anatomy, exercise science, health, biological sciences, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in a scientific laboratory environment, gained through roles such as an undergraduate lab assistant, research volunteer, or comparable academic laboratory work.
- Willingness and ability to work with human cadavers and human and animal specimens.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of audiences and across a variety of media.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented service and support work environment.
- Must have flexibility in working hours, including some early morning, evening, and weekend work based on when laboratory activities take place.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with human dissection.
- Experience with computer-based physiological data acquisition and analysis.
- Experience as a lead instructor/coordinator in an anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and/or health laboratory course or experience co-facilitating/co-instructing such courses.
- Experience working with animal specimens and models.
- Experience in implementing worksite safety procedures/plans.
- Demonstrated conceptual understanding and practical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and/or health.
- Additional education beyond the bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required.
- Experience in managing programs and services, including implementation, coordination, budgeting, and evaluation.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26003980.
Pay Level 3A
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.
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- Classification Title: Instructional Serv Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 3A
- Organization: College of Liberal Arts
- Contact Name: Chris Crawford
- Contact Email: chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu