Lower Division Instructional Lab Coordinator

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for the position of Academic Coordinator I (AC) for the 2026-27 academic year, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and budget constraints.

Applications will be kept active for consideration until the position is filled. Upon starting the position, the successful candidate will be required to be physically present in the Santa Barbara area in order to commute regularly to campus.

The AC performs administrative functions for the UCSB Physics Department, serving as a key contact for Instructors of Record as well as undergraduate students, TAs, UCSB faculty, staff, and the off-campus community.

Instructional Lab Group
The AC is a core member of the UCSB Physics Department’s Instructional Lab Group (ILG). The ILG is in charge of development, maintenance and administration of all undergraduate instructional laboratories and the associated coursework. AC responsibilities within the ILG include, but are not limited to, working both independently and also with other faculty & staff.

At minimum, applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in physics or closely related field at the time of application.

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Physics or closely related field at the time of appointment.

• At least 1-year of experience with at least one of the following: Python, Javascript, or Google App Script.
• At least 1-year of experience in STEM Teaching at the undergraduate level or higher (including TAships).
• At least 1-year of experience in a position that required administrative and organizational activities.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and communications to high-level grant-dispensing institutions.
• Strong interest in higher education and be comfortable with generating high quality learning content and strategies on a regular basis.
• Proficient with most mathematics or physics concepts that may appear in courses up to the Bachelor’s level. Applicants should also have familiarity with experimental physics and its core principles.
• Interest in learning new technical skills and growing as an educator and administrator.
• Previous experience managing students and academic programs focused on pedagogy.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.