Plant & Wildlife Sciences – CFS Professional Faculty – Environmental Analytical Laboratory Director
About The Position
The Environmental Analytical Laboratory (EAL) Director will oversee the EAL, a core research facility within the College of Life Sciences, under the direction of the Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department. The EAL conducts chemical and physical testing on various environmental samples for internal and external clients. A key focus of the EAL is student mentoring in a client-facing laboratory setting. The Director will also teach 4-5 courses per year (12-15 credit hours) within the ESS program, including an undergraduate environmental skills and certifications course, and potentially other courses based on expertise and departmental needs. The role involves active participation in departmental, college, and university governance and community life.
Requirements
- Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
- Teaching experience relevant to the position and applicant's career status.
- Documentation of teaching interests, experience, vision, and how these could strengthen the BYU ESS program.
- Successful candidate must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
- All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- A doctoral degree in a field related to environmental science is preferred.
- M.S. degree with experience as an environmental professional will be considered.
- Lab management experience is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Responsibilities
- Teach 4-5 regular classroom or laboratory courses (12-15 credit hours) per year in the ESS program.
- Mentor students in courses, approximately 50% of the role.
- Teach an undergraduate environmental skills and certifications course.
- Teach other courses based on expertise and departmental needs, such as Soil Science, Watershed Ecology, Environmental Policies and Laws, Quantitative Environmental Chemistry, or courses focused on water, plant science, and/or environmental chemistry.
- Direct the BYU Environmental Analytical Lab (approximately 45% of the role).
- Mentor undergraduate students in the EAL, leading to tangible mentoring products like presentations, abstracts, or papers.
- Serve on graduate committees for students using the EAL for sample processing related to their research.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality control systems for efficient and scientifically sound analyses.
- Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment and protocols.
- Research, evaluate, recommend, purchase, and install laboratory instrumentation, and oversee its operation, maintenance, and repair.
- Develop and administer laboratory budgets, balancing income with costs (wages, supplies, equipment).
- Identify and pursue income and funding to support the lab's mentoring goals.
- Participate actively in departmental, college, and university governance and engage in the intellectual and community life of the university (approximately 5%).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
