Hybrid Physics Laboratory and Machine Shop Manager bei High Point University

The Department of Physics at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Physics Laboratory and Machine Shop Manager with a start date of August 1st, 2025. This is a 12-month staff position who will report to the Physics Department Chair. The Physics Laboratory and Shop Manager will provide support for undergraduate physics laboratories, to include setup and disassembly of laboratory equipment for introductory laboratories, construction of demonstration apparatuses, maintenance and repair of equipment, management of laboratory computers and software, and supervision of student laboratory assistants. Additionally, they will maintain the Physics Machine Shop, to include maintaining and repairing equipment, assessing inventory and ordering appropriate supplies, and training students, faculty, and staff on proper safety protocol and how to use the equipment. A bachelor’s degree or higher in physics or closely related field is required.

Applications should include the following items, submitted as a single document: (i) a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) an unofficial transcript with the highest awarded degree, and (iv) names and contact information for three professional references. For additional information, please contact Dr. Briana Fiser, Interim Dean of the Wanek School of Natural Sciences and Chair of the Department of Physics, at [email protected].

Apply online at https://highpoint.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HighPoint/jobs.

Review of applications will begin July 7th and continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or closely related field is required

Experience and Training

Required:

• Familiarity with basic introductory physics labs and methodologies
• Significant experience working with traditional and modern shop equipment, such as basic hand tools, 3D printers, laser cutters, lathes, drill presses, CNC routers, and table saws

Preferred:

• Experience as a physics laboratory manager or laboratory teaching assistant

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Required:

• Familiarity with basic introductory physics labs and methodologies
• Familiarity with traditional and modern shop equipment, such as basic hand tools, 3D printers, laser cutters, lathes, drill presses, and table saws
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and works well independently and with a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position include:

• Ensuring that all physics laboratory spaces and the machine shop are kept clean, orderly, and safe;
• Working with physics faculty to develop apparatuses and demonstrations and plan upcoming lab experiments;
• Setting up and taking down lab equipment for introductory labs every week;
• Maintaining up-to-date safety sheets in all physics labs and machine shop;
• Installing software and maintaining computers in the labs and machine shop;
• Repairing and maintaining equipment in the machine shop, and labs and demonstration equipment;
• Assessing inventory and ordering new parts, supplies, and equipment as needed;
• Maintaining organization across physics classroom, laboratory, machine shop, and storage spaces;
• Training students, faculty, and staff in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences on proper safety protocol and how to use the equipment in the machine shop;
• Supervising student employees; and
• Responding to other duties from the Physics Department Chair, as assigned.

Additionally,

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time;
• Must be able to quickly switch between sitting, standing, bending, climbing stairs, walking, and occasional lifting of moderate loads (up to 50 lbs.).

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Reports to the Physics Department Chair