Lab Coordinator, Physics & Astronomy

Lab Coordinator, Physics & Astronomy

Job No: 497372

Position Type: full-time

Location: Lewisburg, PA

Categories: Other, Physics & Astronomy

Bucknell University seeks a Laboratory Coordinator in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Lab Coordinator is a vital link between faculty, technicians, and undergraduate teaching assistants in our two large, introductory course sequences: PHYS 211/212 and ASTR 101. The Lab Coordinator will teach two introductory lab sections each semester with responsibilities for a portion of the associated night observing labs for the astronomy courses. The Lab Coordinator will be responsible for managing introductory lab activities, including tasks such as hiring, scheduling, and training undergraduate TAs to assist with labs; overseeing the development and implementation of lab materials; coordinating with technicians and others to ensure that all necessary equipment is operational and available for both regularly scheduled day labs and night observing labs; and development work, such as revising or developing new lab activities and exploring ways to incorporate more engaging or innovative activities into our large lab courses.

The Department operates a small observatory which houses an historic (1887) Clark refractor and a suite of more modern 8” and 11” Celestron CGEM telescopes for use in both introductory and advanced courses. Our introductory physics courses are taken by students majoring in math, science and engineering disciplines; introductory astronomy courses are taken by students from all majors in a liberal arts environment.
The Department typically offers approximately 30 laboratory sections per year in introductory-level physics and astronomy.
The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of students developing proficiency in STEM fields. At their best, our labs are one demonstration of this commitment. The successful candidate for this position will work inclusively with a diverse group of students and TAs, and be committed to equitable practices in laboratory instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in physics, astronomy, science education, education, or a related field, or relevant experience enabling the staff member to sufficiently cover job duties listed above

A commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and the liberal arts mission

Work Type:
This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 10-month, exempt staff position.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Salary Range:
This is a Staff Exempt position with a hiring range of $43,280-54,100 . The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

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