Teaching Lab Manager - Physiology - UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
OREM, UT
About the Job
Teaching Lab Manager - Physiology
Salary: $46,240.00 - $61,730.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2401923
Closing: 1/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Science
Position Announcement
The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Manager for Physiology. This is a 12-month staff position with 3 credit hours of teaching responsibilities each semester (fall, spring, summer).
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and effective teaching utilizing inclusive, data-driven pedagogies. Responsibilities for this position include making solutions, preparing labs each week, organizing and maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies for physiology laboratory courses, designing and maintaining up-to-date curriculum, ordering, and procuring supplies and materials while managing the lab fee budget, and hiring, supervising, and training laboratory instructors and student assistants. Additionally, the candidate will be asked to teach a course (lab or lecture for a total of 3 contact or credit hours) each semester within their area of expertise.UVU is committed to preparing all students for success in an increasingly complex, diverse, and globalized society. We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, staff, and the community. We acknowledge and seek to address the needs of populations who are underserved as well as students with varying levels of academic preparation. As such, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who are eager to help construct and maintain a culture of inclusion within biology education and research, and who act with resolute commitment to eliminate barriers to college access, success, and completion. UVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access employer.Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah with over 40,000 undergraduate students, and one of a few in the US offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. As an open-enrollment institution, UVU serves a diverse population that includes many working, non-traditional (24+ years old), and first-generation students. The university community is comprised of people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and is actively involved in interfaith and intercultural activities. UVU provides an abundance of resources for both teaching and scholarly activities, such as certifications and workshops through our Office of Teaching and Learning, and a plethora of internal funding opportunities at the University, College, and Departmental levels. Additionally, UVU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, an excellent retirement program, and free parking and public transportation passes.UVU is located in Orem, Utah, at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. We are centrally located along public transportation, which spans from Provo to Ogden, including Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City has a bustling food and arts scene, an international airport, and access to multiple professional sports teams. Along the entire Wasatch Front, you are always within 30 minutes of hiking, skiing, and other outdoor recreational activities, along with a variety of family-friendly entertainment options including Hogle Zoo, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and the nature discovery museums and gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Additionally, UVU is within four hours of six national parks and the highest concentration of dark sky parks anywhere in the world.
Summary of Responsibilities
• Teaches lab courses according to department and college guidelines, three contact hours during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Administers and grades quizzes in the laboratory/field exercises. Grades laboratory/field notebooks. Conducts office hours for student questions. Determines and submits student grades for the labs taught.
• Prepares & supervises student lab assistants in the preparation of equipment, materials, & chemical reagents of proper concentration for each laboratory class to which the lab manager is assigned. Works with Physiology Faculty and other lab managers, faculty, and staff in a collegial & professional manner. Maintains or assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment & supplies (consumable and non-consumable) used in each of the courses to which the lab manager has been assigned. Determines inventory needs and makes orders and purchases, in sufficient quantity and in proper purity grade for the courses the lab manager has been assigned. Oversees, manages, and administers applicable budget and budgeting priorities, as needed. Determines, coordinates, and supervises appropriate methods and techniques in the dispensing of bacterial cultures and media, and chemical reagents, in the storage of compatible and non-compatible chemicals and materials, and in the disposal of chemical waste. Provides routine and preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment. Diagnoses and repairs equipment and instrument problems or arranges for repairs where necessary. Works with faculty lab coordinator(s) to improve current laboratory experiences and to develop new laboratory experiments. Manages preparation rooms, storage areas, and other designated areas, as designated by the department chair. Provides input for laboratory course schedules. Other duties, as assigned by the department chair.
• Manages, supervises, and ensures that all safety standards, procedures, and recommendations pertaining to laboratory experiments, materials, and procedures are adhered to by instructors, student lab assistants, and students. Provides orientation and training on laboratory experiments, materials, and procedures to lab instructors, student lab assistants, and students.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an appropriate degree in a related field to the coursework being taught; or, a related combination of education and experience totaling six years. See preferred qualifications for discipline or program-specific minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. or higher degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related field. a B.S. with relevant experience may be considered. Teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of physiology laboratory and protocols, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of safety standards for the use of laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Knowledge of receiving and storage procedures for laboratory materials and supplies. Knowledge of the care and maintenance of living and preserved organisms.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Skills:
• Skill in providing guidance and instruction in laboratory protocols and in the safe use of laboratory/field equipment and safe conduct of laboratory/field inquiries.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill in selecting and training co-workers.
Abilities:
• Ability to communicate information in a manner easily understood by students.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or hazard control standards.
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work with and supervise diverse co-
workers with varying levels of training.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, vete
Salary: $46,240.00 - $61,730.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2401923
Closing: 1/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Science
Position Announcement
The Department of Biology at Utah Valley University invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Manager for Physiology. This is a 12-month staff position with 3 credit hours of teaching responsibilities each semester (fall, spring, summer).
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and effective teaching utilizing inclusive, data-driven pedagogies. Responsibilities for this position include making solutions, preparing labs each week, organizing and maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies for physiology laboratory courses, designing and maintaining up-to-date curriculum, ordering, and procuring supplies and materials while managing the lab fee budget, and hiring, supervising, and training laboratory instructors and student assistants. Additionally, the candidate will be asked to teach a course (lab or lecture for a total of 3 contact or credit hours) each semester within their area of expertise.UVU is committed to preparing all students for success in an increasingly complex, diverse, and globalized society. We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, staff, and the community. We acknowledge and seek to address the needs of populations who are underserved as well as students with varying levels of academic preparation. As such, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who are eager to help construct and maintain a culture of inclusion within biology education and research, and who act with resolute commitment to eliminate barriers to college access, success, and completion. UVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access employer.Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah with over 40,000 undergraduate students, and one of a few in the US offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. As an open-enrollment institution, UVU serves a diverse population that includes many working, non-traditional (24+ years old), and first-generation students. The university community is comprised of people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and is actively involved in interfaith and intercultural activities. UVU provides an abundance of resources for both teaching and scholarly activities, such as certifications and workshops through our Office of Teaching and Learning, and a plethora of internal funding opportunities at the University, College, and Departmental levels. Additionally, UVU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, an excellent retirement program, and free parking and public transportation passes.UVU is located in Orem, Utah, at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. We are centrally located along public transportation, which spans from Provo to Ogden, including Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City has a bustling food and arts scene, an international airport, and access to multiple professional sports teams. Along the entire Wasatch Front, you are always within 30 minutes of hiking, skiing, and other outdoor recreational activities, along with a variety of family-friendly entertainment options including Hogle Zoo, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and the nature discovery museums and gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Additionally, UVU is within four hours of six national parks and the highest concentration of dark sky parks anywhere in the world.
Summary of Responsibilities
• Teaches lab courses according to department and college guidelines, three contact hours during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Administers and grades quizzes in the laboratory/field exercises. Grades laboratory/field notebooks. Conducts office hours for student questions. Determines and submits student grades for the labs taught.
• Prepares & supervises student lab assistants in the preparation of equipment, materials, & chemical reagents of proper concentration for each laboratory class to which the lab manager is assigned. Works with Physiology Faculty and other lab managers, faculty, and staff in a collegial & professional manner. Maintains or assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment & supplies (consumable and non-consumable) used in each of the courses to which the lab manager has been assigned. Determines inventory needs and makes orders and purchases, in sufficient quantity and in proper purity grade for the courses the lab manager has been assigned. Oversees, manages, and administers applicable budget and budgeting priorities, as needed. Determines, coordinates, and supervises appropriate methods and techniques in the dispensing of bacterial cultures and media, and chemical reagents, in the storage of compatible and non-compatible chemicals and materials, and in the disposal of chemical waste. Provides routine and preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment. Diagnoses and repairs equipment and instrument problems or arranges for repairs where necessary. Works with faculty lab coordinator(s) to improve current laboratory experiences and to develop new laboratory experiments. Manages preparation rooms, storage areas, and other designated areas, as designated by the department chair. Provides input for laboratory course schedules. Other duties, as assigned by the department chair.
• Manages, supervises, and ensures that all safety standards, procedures, and recommendations pertaining to laboratory experiments, materials, and procedures are adhered to by instructors, student lab assistants, and students. Provides orientation and training on laboratory experiments, materials, and procedures to lab instructors, student lab assistants, and students.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an appropriate degree in a related field to the coursework being taught; or, a related combination of education and experience totaling six years. See preferred qualifications for discipline or program-specific minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. or higher degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related field. a B.S. with relevant experience may be considered. Teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of physiology laboratory and protocols, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of safety standards for the use of laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Knowledge of receiving and storage procedures for laboratory materials and supplies. Knowledge of the care and maintenance of living and preserved organisms.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Skills:
• Skill in providing guidance and instruction in laboratory protocols and in the safe use of laboratory/field equipment and safe conduct of laboratory/field inquiries.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill in selecting and training co-workers.
Abilities:
• Ability to communicate information in a manner easily understood by students.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or hazard control standards.
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work with and supervise diverse co-
workers with varying levels of training.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, vete
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