Manager, Instructional Aid

Job Title

Manager, Instructional Aid

Arts and Sciences | Physics Administration

The Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Manager, Instructional Aid to lead and advance the operations of physics instructional laboratories and classroom demonstrations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing guidelines and procedures that support the department’s strategic goals for continuous modernizing and improving instructional labs and demonstrations.

• The Manager, Instructional Aid is responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating staff; managing workflow and scheduling for two technical support staff, one part‑time professional staff member, and several student assistants. The role works closely with faculty to coordinate both short‑term and long‑term laboratory functions, serves as a technical and strategic advisor, and influences decisions on equipment selection, instructional design, and resource allocation.
• Additional responsibilities include the design, acquisition, and maintenance of laboratory and classroom equipment and the planning and organization of outreach events to meet evolving instructional needs. The Manager translates medium‑term (1–2 year) goals formulated by the vice chairs for administration and undergraduate studies into actionable plans; develops and manages initiatives to deliver results.
• This position also serves as a technical consultant to faculty and staff on matters such as new equipment selection, technical specifications, product evaluation, and feasibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (advanced degree desirable).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in instructional laboratory operations, classroom demonstrations, or related academic environments.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory methods, materials, and instructional equipment.
• Experience in the mechanical and electrical aspects of laboratory equipment design and fabrication.
• Experience supervising staff or student employees in an instructional or technical support setting.
• Experience using audio/visual and computer technologies in physics classrooms and educational laboratories, and knowledge of operations of classes and instructional laboratories in physics.

Target Hiring Range: $58,700–$77,200

Smith Laboratory (0065)

Position Type:
Regular |

Employment type:

Full-time

Scheduled

Hours:

40 | Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will, educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;

create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.