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Position Number: 1430896
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Engineering

Director of Engineering Laboratories
University of San Francisco

R0000944
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Director of Engineering Laboratories

Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco College of Arts and Sciences seeks candidates for the position of Director of Engineering Laboratories. The successful candidate will become part of the team creating a new Engineering program at USF, working closely with and supporting the Assistant Dean, Department Chair and Program Director(s), staff, and faculty members as they develop the curriculum, and leading the design, implementation, and support of a hands-on educational environment, including managing the fabrication spaces and instrumentation, assisting in the development of demonstrations and projects, acting as an instructor for safety courses, and supporting faculty in project-based courses.

Full Job Description:
Overview of Engineering at USF

USF is developing an innovative, forward-looking engineering school, grounded with an interdisciplinary undergraduate program beginning in Fall 2020, and followed by a professionally-oriented graduate program shortly thereafter. The new engineering program will develop engineers that are creative problem solvers with the vision, empathy, and humanistic perspective that comes with a Jesuit liberal arts education, and the strong technical skills required in the modern era of engineering. The curriculum is being designed with feedback from San Francisco Bay Area local industry and community leaders to ensure we graduate students with cutting-edge technical and professional skills.

We are constructing a program that heavily emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary, team-based, experiential education, a significant part of which will be facilitated and executed in state-of-the art engineering laboratory spaces, which we term the USF Innovation Hive.

Applicant qualities

We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with students in a hands-on environment and who is excited by the prospect of being part of the development of a new engineering program. Experience supporting courses at multiple levels of the undergraduate engineering curriculum is desirable. Candidates should also have a strong, demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering Laboratories will:

Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Engineering, Department Chair and Program Director(s), staff, and faculty members of the department to finalize the needs and contents of the fabrication spaces for the launch of the program.

Support the Assistant Dean of Engineering, Department Chair and Program Director(s), staff, and faculty members of the departmen as they develop the new curriculum with an emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning.

Support faculty during the academic year in developing demonstrations, projects, and cutting edge teaching environments representing current best practices in engineering education.

Oversee the fabrication space and all aspects of teaching labs, and manage support staff, including student workers.

Oversee safety of fabrication space and labs, including student independent project areas.

Partner with the College's Lab Safety Manager to develop protocols, trainings and procedures for safe and responsible usage of all lab space and equipment.

Lead co-curricular instruction sessions, courses, workshops, and other venues on use of equipment, software, and other skills needed to succeed in the Engineering program.

Collaborate with staff and faculty to create laboratory exercises for undergraduate engineering classes.

Monitor teaching laboratory and project-related budgets and be responsible for procurement. Ensure equipment is maintained and up-to-date.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess many, if not all, of the following characteristics:

A terminal degree in an engineering discipline or appropriate related field, and/or equivalent experience.

Strong organizational and budget management skills and able to work in diverse situations with demanding deadlines. Able to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.

Experience in a laboratory environment and knowledgeable in the use of tools common to a fabrication environment. Able to keep things working.

Familiar with best safety practices and OSHA regulations.

Familiarity with all or many of the following families of hand and powered equipment: general wood-working tools, saws and mills; metal working, welding; CNC mills and routers; 3D printers, laser-cutters, sewing machines; painting and finishing; materials testing machines.

Experience supervising students in laboratory, shop, and other environments and creating a welcoming, enjoyable learning environment for students.

Ability to manage a small technical staff and student workers, including setting deadlines, milestones, overseeing progress, and providing guidance and feedback.

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in partnership with other staff and faculty

Familiarity with best practices in engineering education, curriculum design and hands-on, project-based learning

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Director-of-Engineering-Laboratories_R0000944.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to Change the World From Here. For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.