What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR-CHEMISTRY position at Midland College?
Position Status Full Time Classification Title Lab Instructor-9 m Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX Job Summary
Essential Functions
Physical Demands
Security Sensitivity
The Chemistry Lab Instructor/Coordinator will teach labs, maintain equipment, set up all chemistry labs for all instructors, order supplies and make sure the lab is in compliance with all legal/safety requirements. The Chemistry Lab Instructor/Coordinator will oversee the activities of the lab. Managing the lab is the equivalent of 9 LEH. In addition, 6 LEH of lab instruction will be required for a total load of 15 LEH. A minimum of 10 office hours are required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement
- Knowledge of use and care of standard chemistry lab equipment
- Minimum of two years of experience working with waste disposal, use, and care of standard equipment, and use or repair of analytical instrumentation in a chemistry laboratory
- Teaching experience
- Ability to work on equipment to solve simple problems
- Managing labs/teaching labs for a minimum of 15 LEH each week
- Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment
- Assist with the development of laboratory curriculum
- Assist with the selection of laboratory manuals and supplementary materials
- Introduction, in the form of a lecture, of new concepts not covered by a lecture instructor
- Development of and administration of test material for each lab
- Maintain a grade book for lab grades and attendance records
- Training and coordinating the activities of part-time laboratory staff
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment, including implementation of all applicable state and federal safety standards
- Set up, budget, purchase, and maintain the inventory of supplies of all durable and disposable laboratory equipment, chemicals, and specimen
- Active participation in community service activities and Midland College student activities
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to bend, reach overhead, and lift/move equipment in excess of 25 pounds
- Ability to move easily within the lab
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Use of manual dexterity
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Laboratory setting
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary $50,277 per year Max Salary $54,803 per year Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P01332S2016
Open Date
01/29/2025
Position Available
Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts (if applicable.) Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Salary : $50,277 - $54,803
