Laboratory Instructor-Industrial Engineering | College of Engineering

AUS is seeking to hire a Laboratory Instructor who will prepare laboratory materials in consultation with faculty members, deliver laboratory instruction to students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory course materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in laboratories related to academic programs in computer science and computer engineering
• Work with faculty to develop lab materials for experiments
• Closely administer lab activities and provide timely feedback to faculty
• Supervise students in a professional manner and grade lab assignments
• Assist students in senior design project activities
• Perform regular lab equipment checks and follow up on equipment orders
• Support students’ extracurricular activities
  Complete other service duties assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related area.
• Hands-on ability to install, troubleshoot, maintain, configure, and support laboratory equipment, computing systems, peripherals, and related software in an academic environment.
• Ability to prepare, set up, and test laboratory exercises, demonstrations, instructional materials, and equipment to ensure readiness for teaching activities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, procedures, and safety expectations clearly to students and faculty.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, lab manuals, setup guides, troubleshooting notes, and usage instructions in a clear and organized manner.
• Familiarity with relevant professional certifications, current tools, and industry practices that strengthen laboratory instruction and technical support.
• Ability to apply sound technical judgment in diagnosing issues, prioritizing responses, and implementing timely and practical solutions.
• Ability to assist students patiently and professionally, respond to questions during lab sessions, and help create a positive and effective learning environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary academic environment and collaborate with colleagues across teaching, research, IT, and laboratory support functions.
• Ability to support a broad range of courses, platforms, and technologies across hardware, software, networking, and emerging computing areas.
• Demonstrates accountability, responsiveness, discretion, and a strong service orientation in carrying out instructional and technical responsibilities.
• Commitment to staying current with evolving computing technologies, laboratory practices, and teaching tools, and incorporating new knowledge into the support of academic programs.
• Ability to promote proper use of laboratory resources and ensure compliance with university procedures, safety requirements, and applicable technical standards.
• Experience related to lab management is preferrable.
• Proficiency in the following technical domains:
• Simulation: Arena/FlexSim
• AR/VR technologies: VR/AR hardware setup, Unity/Blender familiarity
• Programming and data analytics: Python, Excel, Power BI
• Manufacturing: equipment operation and setup
• Engineering drawing: AutoCAD
• Ergonomics and human factors: ergonomics measurement equipment, motion/biometric sensors
• Electronics and instrumentation: Arduino/Raspberry Pi, sensors, wiring, data acquisition.
  

AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one's qualifications.

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