Teaching Laboratory Manager, College of Engineering [R0151172]
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications Teaching Laboratory Manager College of Engineering R0151172.
ROLE of the POSITION
Managing all aspects of teaching laboratories including assisting faculty to upgrade laboratory exercises; training teaching assistants on how to run experiments; maintaining existing equipment; developing and updating equipment maintenance plan; keeping a database of equipment property and their location; assisting faculty with laboratory supplies and equipment procurement; designing and building experimental set up for teaching; assisting the teaching assistants to set-up laboratory experiments; attend laboratory sessions; writing standard operating procedures (SOP) for new and existing equipment; revising laboratory manual /course documentation; training students and teaching assistants in laboratory safety; performing safety inspections; implementing safety protocols; preparing and supporting outreach activities on campus and off campus; assisting students with senior design projects; assisting student organization chapters with projects and competitions (e.g. ASCE chapter canoe and steel bridge competition).
This person works closely with the research laboratory manager sharing duties as needs arise and time permit.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The CEEC Department has 17 full-time faculty members in 6 technical areas. Three of these faculty members have received the prestigious NSF CAREER award. Current enrollment of the department includes about 600 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. The department has fully equipped professional facilities with computing electronic fabricating testing printing and word processing. High speed computing facilities are available at the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment hosted in the College of Engineering. UNLV GPU Cluster (named RebelX) is also available for A.I. research and education.
Detailed information about the CEEC Department can be found at: QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Bachelors degree in civil engineering or closely related fields from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 2 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements: In lieu of a bachelors degree applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience or with an associates degree plus two additional years of relevant experience. Knowledge and experience with fabrication welding electrical and plumbing Prior teaching laboratory experience Demonstrated independent initiative to lead and complete projects. Knowledge/experience with Laboratory safety Demonstrated mentoring or coaching experience Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair of equipment Experience with developing a functional equipment maintenance and replacement plan Familiarity with the installation and operation of laboratory equipment Positive Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including international students Experience in specifying and procuring laboratory equipment and supplies A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off sick leave and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents Employee recognition and appreciation programs UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage. Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on April 25 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support. For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or . If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application. Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. 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