Teaching Labs Manager

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

2d•$58,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Lab Manager manages the primary teaching labs for the Human Physiology Department. This role utilizes specialized expertise and technical skills in anatomy and physiology to function as a subject matter expert, facilitating undergraduate labs for approximately 1200 undergraduate majors. The position holds primary responsibility and broad authority for all aspects of the unit's instructional lab preparation, including health, safety, equipment, and supply needs for associated classes. This role assists in supervising and supporting undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants, and is responsible for their preparation and training, maintaining lab supplies and equipment, and updating lab materials and content. The position reports to the Department Head for Human Physiology but primarily works with Instructors of Record (IOR) under minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelors degree related to anatomy and physiology.
One (1) year of experience with human-based physiology lab instruction.
General knowledge of computer systems used in physiological labs for data collection and analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population and contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Ability to work in complex frameworks, analyze and prioritize information, and convert ideas and objectives into actions.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to changes.
Ability to assess situations independently and determine what steps are required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree related to anatomy and physiology.
Previous experience teaching in a college or university-level setting.
Experience with human cadaver dissection and/or willingness to learn and train with cadaver dissection.
Supervision or lead work experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the primary teaching labs for the Human Physiology Department.
Functions as a subject matter expert in anatomy and physiology to facilitate undergraduate labs.
Has primary responsibility and broad authority for all aspects of the unit's instructional lab prep, including health, safety, equipment, and supply needs.
Supervises and supports undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants.
Responsible for the preparation and training of lab teaching assistants.
Maintains lab supplies and equipment.
Updates lab materials and content.