Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in Physics - University of Florida : Job Details

Apply now Job no: 535880Work type: Non-Tenure-Track FacultyLocation: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Physical/Mathematical SciencesDepartment: 16360100 - LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL

Classification Title: LECTURER

Classification Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in physics, physics education, or a related field, and at least two years of experience teaching undergraduate physics.

Job Description:

The role involves organizing and supervising in-person Physics 1 (mechanics) and Physics 2 (E&M) laboratory courses, training graduate TAs, scheduling, evaluating, and updating lab manuals. The director supervises a team including a Teaching Laboratory Specialist and maintains lab equipment, including computer interfaces and software.

Additionally, the director oversees the delivery of UF Online courses, training TAs, supervising experiment kit assembly, and assisting students with data acquisition devices. Responsibilities also include maintaining advanced undergraduate laboratories, developing new experiments, ensuring safety compliance, and managing a budget from student lab fees.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities, including promotion pathways, conference funding, and leave programs.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in physics, physics education, or a related field, with at least two years of undergraduate physics teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD strongly preferred; experience with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW is advantageous.

Application Instructions: Submit online at with a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and references. Applications are due by August 15, 2025. For inquiries, contact Prof. Andrew Rinzler at [email protected].

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