Assistant Instructional Lab Manager

Position Title:

Assistant Instructional Lab Manager (Part-time)

Contact:
Stephanie McLaren, Business Operations Manager, , stephanie.mclaren.

The Department of Physics at Montana State University seeks a part-time (8 hours per week) Assistant Instructional Lab Manager to support the Physics Instructional Lab Manager in preparing physics labs and related equipment, and working with academic users of lab equipment.

• Salary: $9,718.88 annually.
• FTE: 0.2
• Contract Type: LOA
• Recruitment Type:
  Open

• Assist in preparation, setup and takedown of equipment for Physics class lectures and lab courses.
• Assist in maintaining, repairing, updating, and modifying lab and demonstration equipment and troubleshoot instructional equipment issues.
• Assist with calls/texts from TAs needing assistance with labs scheduled after standard work hours.
• Ensure the lab is kept well organized and clean.
• Assist in resetting equipment, laboratory space(s), and storage areas after each lab has been completed.
• Advise Instructional Lab Manager of lab manual changes needed to improve student learning.
• Assist in updating supervisor lab setup manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in physics or related field.
• Familiarity with physics equipment used in college-level instruction.
• Knowledge of computer systems, software, and hardware common to instructional laboratories.

• Prior MSU lab experience.

• Understand basic physical principles related to experiments in physics.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
• Exercise good judgment and self-motivation.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Possess strong interest in student success.

Position begins on October 13, 2025 and will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.