Educational Support Services Specialist – Department of Health and Human Physiology
The Department of Health and Human Physiology is seeking an Educational Support Services Specialist (Instructional Services Coordinator) to work with faculty on preparation, including ordering and preparing laboratory materials and equipment for anatomy HHP:1110, HHP:3110, HHP:3115, HHP:4110), physiology (HHP:1310, HHP:3550) laboratory courses. This position will also include assisting faculty in the training and evaluation of teaching assistants (TAs) and Visiting Assistant Professors for each of these courses, development and testing of new laboratory protocols and materials, revisions of existing lab teaching materials, and maintenance of and adherence to laboratory safety protocols within each lab space.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing materials such as human and animal specimens for students and lab instructors.
- Work in collaboration with faculty and other lab coordinators to develop new laboratory exercises or revise/update existing protocols.
- Coordinate preparation and setup of human and animal specimens needed for lab instruction and preparation of specialized equipment and technologies.
- Order and maintain supplies and equipment for teaching labs.
- Test laboratory protocol to ensure proper functioning and adequacy of equipment and specimens.
- Assist in evaluating student learning outcomes and proposing changes to improve outcomes.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field.
- Laboratory experience in anatomy, physiology, and/or health-related fields.
- Willingness to work with cadavers.
- Experience with computer-based data acquisition and analysis.
- Experience in managing programs and services, including implementation, coordination, budgeting, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- 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.
- Demonstrated conceptual understating and practical knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and health.
- Previous experience with human dissection.
- Experience as lead instructor/coordinator in anatomy, physiology, and/or health laboratory courses or experience co-facilitating/co-instructing in such courses.
- Experience in working with anatomical specimens and models.
- Experience in implementing worksite safety procedures/plans.
- Additional education beyond the bachelor’s degree level is a plus, but not required.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.For additional questions, please contact: Chris Crawford at christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Instructional Serv Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Organization: College of Liberal Arts
- Contact Name: Christopher Crawford
- Contact Email: christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu