Position Title:
Cornerstone Core Curriculum Science Lab CoordinatorTime Type:
Full timePosition Summary and Qualifications:
The laboratory coordinator position is responsible for overseeing, preparing, and teaching lab sections of Cornerstone Core Curriculum (CCC) non-major biology and environmental science courses, with placement in the lecture sections of those courses when needed. These courses are designed for non-science majors to complete their natural science requirement for graduation.Applicants must supply: A cover letter, a CV or resume, and the names and contact information of three possible references. All attachments should go in the "Resume/CV and Supporting Materials" upload field. Do not hit submit on your application until all documents are attached.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate all laboratory sections of non-majors courses offered by the Biology Department and the Environmental Science Program. Currently these include Biology 165: Exploring the Living World, and Environmental Science 106: Exploring the Earth.
Coordinating with the course lecturers to develop the lab syllabus and calendar for the lab sections associated with the lecture section(s).
Preparing all course materials for the lab sections, including the lab manual.
Preparing all necessary materials for weekly lab activities and/or making sure all lab equipment is in working order.
Assist faculty (full-time and adjuncts) assigned to teach laboratory sections.
Purchase all relevant lab materials and maintain the budget for these labs.
Recruit, or assist in the recruitment of, teaching assistants (undergraduate and/or graduate) for preparation and/or assistance during lab.
Lab coordinator will be the supervisor for all teaching assistants.
Work with department chair and/or program director in the scheduling of faculty teaching these laboratory sections. This may include taking part in, or being responsible for, the screening and hiring of adjuncts.
Teach 12 contact hours per semester in a combination of lectures and/or laboratory sections.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
M.S. in an area of the natural sciences (e.g., Biology) or a closely related interdisciplinary field (e.g., Environmental Science, Ecology, etc.)
Familiarity with instructional laboratory equipment and software.
Preferred
1-3 years of teaching experience in the natural sciences is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Ability to lift up to 30 lb.
Some evening or weekend hours may be required for lab setup, takedown, etc. Night section(s) (6:30 – 9:30pm) may be assigned as part of teaching load.
Pay Transparancy
The estimated pay range for this position is $55,000-$ 59,600 annually. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
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Applicant Information & Disclosures
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