- Description:
- The Lab Coordinator has a leadership role in coordinating and overseeing our two introductory labs for natural science majors (Cells & Heredity and Biology of Organisms) and helping to maintain spaces and equipment for other courses. This includes revising and updating laboratory teaching manuals; coordinating, preparing, and maintaining the core biology laboratories; training student assistants; developing a peer mentoring program; and teaching one section of C&H lab during each Fall semester and one section of Biology of Organisms lab during each Spring.
- Examples of Duties
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Essential Functions:
- Coordinate, prepare and maintain the core biology laboratories.
- Revise and update core laboratory teaching manuals as needed.
- Recruit student teaching assistants
- Train, and supervise student teaching assistants and new adjunct faculty teaching core labs for the first time.
- Develop a peer mentoring program.
- Teach one section of Cells & Heredity lab each Fall
- Teach one section of Biology or Organisms lab each Spring
- Collaborate with Office Manager to order supplies.
- Oversee maintenance of departmental teaching spaces and equipment.
- Assist with coordination of use and maintenance of department vehicles used for teaching.
- Collegially collaborate and coordinate with instructors of other biology lab courses given the shared nature of teaching spaces and equipment.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Communicate regularly and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Remain up-to-date with developments in teaching pedagogy.
- Attend departmental meetings and functions.
- Typical Qualifications
- Required Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- BS, MS or PhD in Biology or related field.
- Basic computer skills – use of email, internet, software use including Canvas, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and digital imaging software
- Licensed driver; certified as van driver
- Basic familiarity with conventional laboratory equipment
- Ability to prioritize
- Collegiality
- Ability to complete above duties with or without physical accommodations.
- To Apply:
- https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/loyno/jobs/4838396/lab-coordinator-biology Interested candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable for initial application), and names and contact information of three references. This material should be uploaded along with the application on Loyola’s Career Opportunities website. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately. For more information, please email questions to Dr. Frank Jordan, Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences.Loyola University New Orleans is firmly committed to and reaffirms its policy to align its recruitment practices with its mission of social justice and equity. In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
- Employer
- Loyola University – New Orleans