Facilities Coordinator/Instructor

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Biological Sciences at Louisiana Tech University is seeking a full-time, 12-month Facilities Coordinator/Instructor. This faculty position involves a combination of undergraduate teaching and responsibilities for maintaining the instructional facilities and equipment that support the School's teaching mission. The appointment is approximately 50% instruction and 50% service. Instructional duties typically include teaching five undergraduate biology courses annually, which may include summer instruction. The role also includes maintaining and supporting instructional laboratories, teaching facilities, and shared equipment, as well as maintaining inventories of laboratory equipment, instructional supplies, and other School assets. The position reports to the Director of the School of Biological Sciences.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Biology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate biology lecture and laboratory courses.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations and maintaining scientific equipment.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and support instructional facilities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one consistent with University requirements.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience in biology.
• Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and coordinating laboratory operations.
• Experience managing laboratory inventories, supplies, and equipment procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate biology lecture and laboratory courses as assigned, appropriate to the Instructor's area of expertise.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Maintain and support the instructional laboratories, teaching facilities, and shared equipment used in the School’s instructional programs.
• Maintain inventories of laboratory equipment, instructional supplies, and other School assets.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Biological Sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level