Instructional Lab Support Specialist - Physics

Leadership/Development/Administration

• Serve as Vice-Chair, Outreach Committee, with a focus on developing and coordinating STEM-focused events for the Greater New Haven community, some of which may require evening and weekend commitments
• Attend training and informational conferences; develop relationships and connections externally

Required Skills and Abilities

1.Demonstrated experience teaching introductory physics, with an emphasis on experimental equipment and apparatus.

2.Demonstrated ability to problem solve, employing sound judgment and critical-thinking skills, especially with respect to experimental apparatus and effect repairs of mechanical or electrical nature.

3.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

4.Ability to work independently, within a team/group, and with diverse populations, both internal and external Intermediate or expert level technical knowledge (Mac, PC), specifically word processing, spreadsheets, computer interfacing, and data acquisition techniques and packages.

5.Ability to walk between multiple locations across campus Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on instrumentation or equipment-building experience
• Introductory teaching or lab instruction experience
• Basic coding/software skills (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
• Physics or engineering background
• Interest in education and student engagement
• 1.BS or MS in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience with equipment maintenance and repair, familiar with the construction and operation of scientific apparatus and instruments.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Acts as a project leader for Instructional Technology projects. 2. Provides consultation and makes recommendations for allocation of resources, product selection, and priorities. 3. Delivers technical expertise and provides recommendation in researching, evaluating and implementing new instructional technologies. 4. Provides high-level service for existing instructional technologies and projects, as well as high-end support for all instructional technology systems and other multimedia activities. 5. Manages operating systems, applications, web services, and content on the department’s servers. 6. Maintains in depth knowledge of existing and emerging instructional technologies. 7. Develops and reports on metrics that measure usage, reliability and client satisfaction for all technology services provided. 8. Manages relationships with internal and external clients, outside vendors, consultants and peer institutions. 9. Maintains highest possible degree of service and responsiveness in complex, multi-vendor, multiplatform environment. 10. Consults with faculty to assess instructional technology needs. Develops and implements solutions to meet those needs. 11. Provides training on the usage of instructional technologies, and other software and hardware. 12. Manages assigned project tasks to ensure timely and high quality outcomes. Provides regular status reports on assigned projects. 13. Supervises temporary and student workers. 14. May perform others duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

05/12/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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