Lab Instructor - Physics

Responsibilities

Your Commitment

Reporting to the Department Head, the ideal candidate should be a creative and innovative individual with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in effective teaching. The candidate will plan, develop, and deliver laboratory courses in Physics, such as General Physics, Introductory Physics, Health Sciences Physics, and other science lab courses to support the institution's programs.

The role expectations of the Physics Lab Instructor are as follows:

1. Prepare and set up laboratory experiments, ensuring equipment and materials are readily available.
2. Managing laboratory experiments and activities, ensuring students' safety and adherence to proper laboratory procedures.
3. Instructing students on experimental techniques, theory, and safety protocols and offering guidance on data collection and analysis.
4. Evaluating students' laboratory reports, assignments, and performance and providing feedback on their work.
5. Holding office hours to assist students with questions, concerns, and clarifications related to laboratory work and assignments.
6. Assisting in developing and maintaining laboratory curriculum, including updating experiments and materials as needed.
7. Ensuring the laboratory complies with safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment, and training students on laboratory safety.
8. Maintaining a clean and organized lab environment.
9. Overseeing equipment and instrumentation in the laboratory, ensuring proper maintenance, and coordinating repairs or replacements when necessary.
10. Handling administrative tasks such as record-keeping, inventory management, and scheduling laboratory sessions.
11. Collaborating with the team to prepare a comprehensive list of lab materials, and equipment required for practical labs.
12. Staying updated on the latest advancements in physics and teaching methodologies through ongoing professional development.
13. Contributing to UDST activities and initiatives, including assignments to committee work related to curriculum, assessment, student success, and community outreach. 
14. Attending department meetings and training sessions as required.
15. Other tasks as may be assigned by the Department Head.