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Director of the Undergraduate Laboratory
  • Job Number: 25008
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: Chemistry
  • School Area: Science
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING LABORATORY, Chemistry, to hold direct responsibility for management and operation of the laboratory associated with all Chemistry laboratory courses; contribute to the educational mission through course management, collaborating with faculty, the Associate Department Head to research and with the Instructor for non-major chemistry subjects to develop new laboratory experiments and curriculum; teach undergraduates and oversee graduate student teaching fellows; work in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to enforce chemical and biological safety practices and procedures; supervise or perform preparation, calibration, operation, maintenance and demonstration of multiple analytical instruments using in laboratory subjects; follow departmental budget guidelines for purchasing and prepare cost analyses for the UGTL and all courses; orchestrate purchasing of new equipment and instrumentation including consultation with vendor representatives and comparative cost analyses; supervise Technical Associate UGTL staff member; and be committed to undergraduate education and advancing the education mission of the UGTL.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related field of study; a minimum of three years of experience operating or overseeing a chemical education laboratory; competence in all core areas of experimental chemistry including organic, inorganic, physical and biological chemistry; administrative experience in one or more chemical education settings; strong organizational, written and communication skills; ability to set goals, assess, and act on work priorities; ability to interact well with Department of Chemistry faculty, staff, and students, with Institute personnel, and with outside vendor sales technical representatives; experience in the use of standard computer software used in administering a laboratory environment, including word processors, spreadsheets, and educational course management systems; experience in chemicals handling and preparative techniques; knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and experience in the operation of complex instrumental analysis software and computers. Job #25008-8

6/12/2025