Looking for Coordinator, Teaching Science Labs in Auburn, AL
Job title: Coordinator, Teaching Science Labs
Company: Auburn University
Job description: Position Information
Requisition Number S2741P
Home Org Name Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences
Division Name College of Agriculture
Position Title Coordinator, Teaching Science Labs
Job Class Code HC32A
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for teaching and coordinating the laboratory portion of introductory-level soil and crop science courses as needed and assist in the recruitment and professional development of undergraduate students in the Department of Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences.
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Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare supplies and materials for tasks that students are to perform during the course lab.
- Teach both lecture and labs when CSES 2040 is fully enrolled in the summer; teach one lab section of CSES 2040 during Fall and Spring semesters.
- Oversee and secure inventory used in labs of courses.
- Train and supervise graduate teaching assistants for introductory soil and crop science courses.
- Ensure high levels of safety and efficiency of lab operations and provide security of equipment.
- Experience with teaching lab sections of science courses knowledge/experience with AU Banner system.
- Experience and/or knowledge about soil science.
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy