Physics Laboratory Coordinator

About the Role

The Physics Laboratory Coordinator assists the physics lab supervisor in preparing for, executing, and evaluating 20 to 35 undergraduate laboratory sections per semester of introductory physics courses. This role is essential in supporting student success and ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching lab activity, including running training sessions, maintaining online lab instruction materials, teaching and assisting with lab sections as needed, tracking grading of lab assignments, and maintaining lab equipment inventory and storage.
• Supervise student employees, including hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and ending assignments.
• Support student success through teaching make-up lab sessions and supervising drop-in tutoring and TA office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education, plus relevant experience.
• Some exposure to laboratory or experiential learning (science labs, research, workshops, industry).
• Some instructional experience (teaching, TA, tutoring, leadership, supervisory, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Manual dexterity.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and comprehension).
• Empathy, patience, and ability to remain calm.
• Organization skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Technical and scientific literacy.
• Experience with learning, leadership, and responsibility.

Department

Physics

Posting Date

07/30/2026

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement. For more information, visit Total Rewards.

Marquette University is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.