Cornerstone Core Curriculum Science Lab Coordinator

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that its students, disciplines, and community as a whole can benefit from multiple perspectives. The University provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts, preparing students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship, encouraging and modeling lifelong commitment to critical thinking, ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of teaching experience in the natural sciences is preferred but not required.

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.