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Lab Coordinator for the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MSFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The University of Southern Mississippi seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to manage and supervise General Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology teaching laboratory programs. The role maintains a safe, organized, and effective laboratory environment and is a full-time, twelve-month, renewable, non-tenure-track staff position in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Laboratory SupervisionLaboratory SafetyTeachingStudent AdvisementEducational Material Development

Full job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Brian Kreiser, Search Committee Chair, at ([email protected], 601.266.6556).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of General Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology teaching laboratory programs. The position also ensures the maintenance of a safe, organized, and effective laboratory environment. This position is a full-time, twelve (12) month, renewable, non-tenure-track staff position within the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises teaching assistants in biology laboratory courses (BSC 103L, 104L, 107L, 110L, 111L, 250L, 251L), including promoting and enforcing laboratory safety protocols for both teaching assistants and students.

  • Teaches one lecture section as needed, which may include courses such as BSC 103, 104, 107, 110, 111, 250, and 251.

  • Manages key academic and administrative responsibilities, including enrollment oversight, addressing honor code violations, coordinating ADA accommodations, and providing student advisement as needed.

  • Oversees the Biology Tutorial Center, including scheduling and supervising tutors, ensuring proper maintenance, and generating and maintaining required reports.

  • Designs, develops, and evaluates educational materials for laboratory courses, including quizzes and examinations, and conducts weekly lab staff meetings to coordinate instructional activities and logistics between lab and lecture components.

  • Assists in maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and chemical inventory to support instructional needs.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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