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Pennsylvania State University Lab Director, Krause Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Lab Director (core-facilities) is responsible for coordinating operational activities in the Krause Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory in the College of Education. The lab director ensures classroom and laboratory security; assists with planning instruction that utilizes technology and making materials; provides instruction and support to students; contributes to research project advancement of faculty; ensures equipment and material availability and provides inventory control of instructional supplies.
Coordinate operational activities in the Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory; provide instructional support services to faculty and students. Staff occasionally open lab time on nights and weekends to support instructional needs for LDT 110N or other courses. Assist faculty in their teaching innovation by making technology, material, and supply recommendations. Set up and demonstrate equipment technology. Provide teaching and academic support; hold open lab time to guide students on assignment activities; teach at least one section of LDT 110N each year, schedule lab space time and facilitate setup/tear down. Contribute to research project advancement of faculty studying innovative teaching within the lab.
Demonstrate skill and experience with maker space technologies such as 3D printing, coding, design-in-and-build kits, robotics, laser cutting, or related technologies. Oversee laboratory security, safety, efficiency, and quality control; develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols. Coordinate equipment, supply, and lab purchases, ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance, repair, and storage.
Th is position requires a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire, with an excellent possibility of refunding.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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