Learning Laboratory Coordinator

Company: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Location: College Station
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title

Learning Laboratory Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Qualifications

Required Education:

-Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

-One year of related experience in in teaching, curriculum planning, or coordinating learning and/or lab activities.

Preferred Education:

-Master's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

-Good communication skills.

-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Advanced knowledge of biochemistry, genetics, or related field

-Some knowledge of science education strategies and classroom management

Job Responsibilities

50%: Assists in the organization and teaching of undergraduate classroom instruction to maximize student learning

15%: Maintains office hours for individual tutoring sessions for biochemistry/genetics undergraduate students

10%: Assists with training and mentoring of new teaching assistants

8%: Assists with proctoring of exams and instruction/training of undergraduate students

7%: Maintains office hours for individual mentoring sessions for teaching assistants

5%: Under general supervision, assists with the development of teaching assistant training plans and remains up-to-date with modern instruction practices

5%: Other duties as assigned

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the states premier research and technology development agency in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences. Headquartered in College Station, AgriLife Research has a statewide presence, with scientists and research staff on other Texas A&M University System campuses and at the 13 regional Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers. We conduct more than 500 projects each year, with more than $202.5 million in research funding for fiscal year 2015. AgriLife Research helps to improve the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of agriculture. At the same time, we focus on conserving natural resources and protecting the environment.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-2423.

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• Human Resources

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