Lab Instruction Coordinator (Kinesiology - Limited Term)

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

3d•CA$52 - CA$60•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, the Lab Instruction Coordinator (Kinesiology and Physical Education) provides lab-based/tutorial based instruction to support course content in human physiology and anatomy, exercise physiology, advanced fitness assessment and prescription, biomechanics, motor learning and control, statistics, sport humanities and physical activity practicum tutorials. Reporting to the Departmental Chair for Kinesiology and Physical Education, this position is responsible for overseeing and for providing lab-based instruction in a range of laboratories and tutorials with an emphasis in pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, sport humanities and physical activity practicum tutorials. The incumbent acts as a resource for students, staff and faculty in KPE and consults with faculty members concerning course and lab content, and provides training and oversight to Graduate Teaching Assistants and Undergraduate Instructional Assistants. The Lab Coordinator develops laboratory content, and is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of labs – including purchasing, maintaining and repairing all equipment. The incumbent is responsible for the design, instruction, evaluation, and revision of laboratory exercises and experiments. They develop manuals, study guides, assignments, and lab tests/exams to support the lab and lecture content and ensure that the labs’ outcomes contribute to the educational goals of the department. The Lab Coordinator works independently and is responsible for ensuring safe laboratory practices in assigned undergraduate labs.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Kinesiology or other relevant discipline
Three years of recent/related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within a team setting
Motivated to work independently
High degree of problem solving ability
In-depth knowledge of and experience performing comparable work
Well-developed interpersonal skills; understanding of kinesiology and physical education with an emphasis in pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, sport humanities and physical activity practicum tutorials
Proven skill in authoring and editing lab materials, in developing lab exercises and tests, establishing marking criteria, and evaluating methods and results
Skill in the use of hardware and software related to kinesiology, including metabolic carts, electromyography, and statistical and other software packages
Sound knowledge of all programs available through Microsoft Office and experience with learning management systems (e.g., Desire to Learn/MyLs)
Past experience in training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students
Well-developed organizational skills such as advanced planning, scheduling and organizing of time, resources, materials, and available personnel
Ability to work within deadlines
Ability to lift and position equipment as required for labs, up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

First aid training preferred but training will be provided to the successful candidate

Responsibilities

Instructs lab sessions as required, including a review of theory/ background information
Instructs students on proper use and safety of equipment in the laboratory or classroom setting
Be available to meet with students individually and in groups as needed (electronically and in person) outside of regularly scheduled lab hours
Supports students in the development of professional work habits and efficient use of finite resources; pedagogical objective includes improving student skill in tackling problems, relating to and working with peers, time management, choosing efficient learning techniques, and structured approaches
Integrate new research findings, methods and techniques into course content
Assesses and grades student academic materials, providing timely feedback of quizzes, assignments, presentations
Develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) and regulatory compliance documentation as they pertain to labs (including working with Health and Safety annually to ensure student screening for exercise safety and documentation / consent for blood collection are being completed as per university guidelines)
Demonstrate various fundamental movements skills and more advanced movement integrations with individual and team sports
Teach within various environments (e.g. laboratory, classrooms, and gymnasiums)
Investigates and reports on allegations of academic misconduct; Responding to requests from the Faculty of Science Academic Advising Office to provide student information pertaining to course attendance, grades and petitions
Monitor performance and attendance of students, identify any students as possible early intervention candidates
Participates in departmental and university functions and committees
In consultation with course instructors, designs, and prepares lab exercises to support course content in tutorial/ laboratory/ practicum courses in the BKin program
Authors and edits lab manuals and other materials for pedagogical purposes; creates test materials and assignments for student laboratories; routinely reviews and updates the material
Sets up, purchases, maintains and oversees setup of laboratory equipment
Establish evaluations and criteria for lab exams, assignments and quizzes
In consultation with KPE graduate advisor, and KPE Departmental Chair, determine the course assignments for TAs and/or IAs
Post and review application for selection of IAs for courses assigned
Oversees the work of any instructional assistant assigned to the labs/tutorials
Trains and supervises any graduate or undergraduate student teaching assistant assigned to provide instruction
Educate TA/IAs on proper use and safety for utilizing laboratory equipment and laboratory SOPs
Provide detailed marking rubrics to marking IA’s/TA’s
Evaluate relevant new software and hardware as it becomes available; makes recommendations for its beneficial use in the labs
Maintains, stores, and takes inventory of all laboratory equipment for courses for which they have responsibility and orders supplies as required for undergraduate labs
Maintain SOP and chemical inventories in accordance to legislation, keep up to date first aid / cpr training
Maintains moves and takes inventory of all physical educational equipment for course which they have responsibility for, order replacement as required.
Be well versed in technical aspects of all equipment within the lab, this includes reading technical manuals