Appointment Information

Working Title: Instructional Laboratory Coordinator

Division/College: 3984-COS College of Science

Department: 880-COS Physics

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $55,000 annually

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Physics Educational Laboratories. Supports graduate teaching labs by guiding graduate teaching assistants (TAs) in effective instructional practices and techniques and ensures laboratory courses have adequate materials and content for instruction. Maintains the facilities, equipment and materials used for lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Outside the academic year, duties could include undergraduate laboratory teaching during the summer session, laboratory exercise revision, preparation of course documents for upcoming academic year, inventory and equipment maintenance and other associated duties.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with laboratory equipment

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Required Other:

none

Additional Preferred:

• Masters degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience in design and assembly of laboratory apparatus
• Experience in operating, troubleshooting and repairing laboratory equipment
• Experience managing personnel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 lbs

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before November 1, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

In addition to the application, please upload a cover letter.

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho will not be supported until further notice. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.

Visa Sponsorship: Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire