Associate Instructor Science (Chemistry Lab Manager)
Adjunct / Professor
Job Family STAFF - Support Non- Exempt (SNE) Grade 12 Salary $23.55 - $29.59 Department Natural Science, Health & Wellness Reports To Department Chairperson Closing Date January 22, 2027 FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date October 28, 2026
Position Overview
The Associate Instructor manages and prepares all laboratory exercises for student use. Laboratory exercises include, for example, the use of chemicals, solutions, stains, live and dead specimens, mechanical and electrical apparatuses, instruments, models, and written materials.
What you will be doing
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu
Position Overview
The Associate Instructor manages and prepares all laboratory exercises for student use. Laboratory exercises include, for example, the use of chemicals, solutions, stains, live and dead specimens, mechanical and electrical apparatuses, instruments, models, and written materials.
What you will be doing
- Prepares all laboratory exercises for student use
- Maintains a small library of references and other equipment made available to the students
- Maintains biological models as applicable to area
- Maintains an inventory of supplies through proper and safe storage, repair, and replacement
- Provides guidance to part-time lab staff and assists with scheduling labs
- Oversees purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies within budgetary limits
- Assists part-time tutors in developing schedules to ensure coverage of the center
- Requests facilities (laboratory classrooms and preparation areas) that are orderly, clean, and safe
- Informs faculty regarding areas where students are encountering difficulties in a given subject
- Evaluates and updates curriculum resources and lab forms/materials
- Serves the department and on campus committees as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or related field and three (3) year of experience in an academic setting; or Associate's degree in Biology or Chemistry and seven (7) years of experience in an academic setting
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
- Knowledge of OSHA hazardous materials/waste use, storage, and disposal compliance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic research methodology
- Knowledge and understanding of training and education principles
- Possess strong customer service and public relation skills
- Skill in project management and the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu