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Instructional Services Coordinator – Health, Sport, & Human Physiology

University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 2 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time

About the role

The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology is seeking an Instructional Services Coordinator to work with faculty on preparation, including ordering and preparing laboratory materials and equipment for various HSHP courses.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing materials such as human and animal specimens for students and lab instructors.
  • Working in collaboration with faculty and other lab coordinators to develop new laboratory exercises or revise/update existing protocols.
  • Cooking and setting up human and animal specimens needed for lab instruction and preparation of specialized equipment and technologies.
  • Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment for teaching labs.
  • Testing laboratory protocols to ensure proper functioning and adequacy of equipment and specimens.
  • Aiding in evaluating student learning outcomes and proposing changes to improve outcomes.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in a scientific laboratory environment, gained through roles such as an undergraduate lab assistant, research volunteer, or comparable academic laboratory work.
  • Willingness and ability to work with human cadavers and human and animal specimens.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of audiences and across a variety of media.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented service and support work environment.
  • Must have flexibility in working hours, including some early morning, evening, and weekend work based on when laboratory activities take place.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human physiology, human anatomy, exercise science, health, biological sciences, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

  • Previous experience with human dissection.
  • Experience with computer-based physiological data acquisition and analysis.
  • Experience as a lead instructor/coordinator in an anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and/or health laboratory course or experience co-facilitating/co-instructing such courses.
  • Experience working with animal specimens and models.
  • Experience in implementing worksite safety procedures/plans.
  • Demonstrated conceptual understanding and practical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and/or health.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Pay Level 3A

Schedule

Full-time

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