Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Working Title Instructor/Lab Manager

　　Position Number 617010

　　Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

　　Tenure Track No

　　FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

　　If time limited, duration date

　　Position Overview

　　Primary Function of Organizational Unit

　　The Department of Mathematics and Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences promotes North Carolina Central University’s commitment to excellence in instruction, research, and service offering programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Science degree each in mathematics and in physics. In addition, the Department offers all General Education Curriculum courses in mathematics as well as in physics

　　Primary Purpose of Position

　　Primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional support services by performing technical work in physics and engineering physics laboratories; orders, issues, prepares, and maintains laboratory materials, supplies, and associated equipment; assists in the preparation of laboratory experiments and demonstrations; performs related duties as required. In dual role, provides technical support for physics accelerator research program; builds and tests of electronics systems; assembles, tests, and operates data acquisition and control systems; establishes and maintains electronics parts and supplies inventory; handles repair and maintenance of electrical equipment ancillary to accelerator facility.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of:

　　Course content, equipment, safety and other procedures, supplies, and reference materials related to the appropriate science laboratory.

　　Concepts and applications of physics.

　　Electronic and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair techniques; including the principles of digital devices.

　　Techniques used in the fabrication of electronic and mechanical apparatus.

　　Methods and procedures of preparing instructional materials used in appropriate laboratory.

　　Sufficient human relation skills to guide students and student workers, and to convey technical concepts.

　　Operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus, equipment, and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory and subject area.

　　Occupational hazards and standard safety practices including methods and techniques used in handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.

　　Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing. Basic inventory and purchasing processes and procedures.

　　English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

　　Ability to:

　　Identify and work with physics and engineering laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials. Set up, modify, service, adjust, and make minor repairs to laboratory apparatus and equipment.

　　Analyze equipment malfunctions and perform repairs on optical, electrical, and mechanical equipment.

　　Construct and circuit diagrams and sketches.

　　Construct special projects from schematics, blue prints or sketches; utilize machining tools.

　　Operate, calibrate, and perform minor troubleshooting and repair of laboratory and research equipment and tools.

　　Maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.

　　Observe safety procedures and protocols including those for safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.

　　Read and understand technical manuals and protocols.

　　Instruct students in the use of lab equipment and lab procedures.

　　Listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing.

　　Perform routine record keeping and report writing duties. Work independently and collaboratively with faculty, researchers, staff and students.

　　Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

　　Minimum Education/Experience

　　Education/Training:

　　Completion of 60 semester units of college level coursework that includes a minimum of 18 semester units of physics or engineering laboratory courses. Master’s degree level in associated disciplines preferred.

　　Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

　　N/A

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

　　Primary Responsibilities and Duties

　　Function Instructional

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　　Teaching Laboratory Support

　　Sets up and prepares classroom experiments and demonstrations working from knowledge of the subject area, reference materials, course outline and without specific instructions.

　　Test proper functioning of each lab experiment and demonstration setup prior to use.

　　Cleans up after each lab session by disassembling setups, and properly storing equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.

　　Inventories, orders, receives, and stocks materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory use.

　　Demonstrates and provides instruction to students in proper use and care of laboratory materials and equipment.

　　Assists in maintaining security of laboratories, laboratory equipment, supplies and materials.

　　Calibrates, maintains, and performs repairs on scientific and electronic equipment and apparatus.

　　May supervise and assign work of student assistants.

　　May maintain expenditure records and provide data for budget estimates.

　　Performs related duties as required

　　Function Instructional

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　　Accelerator Research Facility Support

　　Builds and tests electronics circuits associated with detectors, sensors, and control systems.

　　Assembles, tests, and maintains accelerator control systems and other ancillary electronics harware.

　　Assembles, tests, and maintains data acquisition, experimental control systems, and computer systems of the accelerator research facility.

　　Supports faculty and students in operation and control of accelerator research facility.

　　Inventories, orders, receives, and stocks materials, supplies, and equipment for accelerator research facility use.

　　Maintains and stocks electronics parts and supply room/space.

　　Function Instructional

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　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number EPA03077P

　　Open Date 01/16/2024

　　Date desired for closing or initial review

　　Close Date 02/02/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Date Position Available 03/01/2024

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Resume/CV

　　Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

　　List of References

　　Optional Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　Other Document

　　DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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