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Chemistry Stockroom Manager/Laboratory Prep Supervisor Augustana College Chemistry Department is seeking a full time (12 month) Chemistry Stockroom Manager/Laboratory Prep Supervisor. The position will begin August 1, 2008. Qualifications include a Bachelors degree in Chemistry with work-related experience or a Masters degree in Chemistry required. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Augustana College has excellent benefits. Applicant review will begin May 5, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application including a resume and two letters of recommendation to the address listed below. Electronic submission preferred (humanresources@augie.edu). Chemistry Department Web Page: http://ed.augie.edu/~chem Chemistry Chair E-mail: duane.weisshaar@augie.edu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Augustana College Vision: To be a premier, church-related college in America. Chemistry Department Vision: To be a premier Chemistry Department in a premier, church-related college in America. 1. Teach students how to do science by developing a “research-culture” in the Department that merges a vigorous student-faculty research program with the courses offered by the department and illustrates the team approach to problem solving which is ubiquitous in modern science. 2. Provide the comprehensive and rigorous program needed by those who plan a career in chemistry, the thorough chemistry background needed by those preparing for other science career paths, and a fundamental understanding of chemistry as science and technology in a liberal arts context. Augustana College, a college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is a selective, residential, undergraduate institution of over 1650 full-time students recognized for the excellence of its graduates and for its experienced, creative faculty. Sioux Falls, SD (metro area of 223,000) is a growing, diverse community with an active and progressive art scene which includes the recently renovated $32 million Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, SculptureWalk, Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society and the Visual Art Center. The city, a major medical, retail, and financial center, provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. The Chemistry Department is an ACS Approved department with four (soon to be five) tenure track faculty members. The department graduates 8-10 majors each year with 2-5 being ACS-Approved degrees. About 50% of graduates go to graduate school in Chemistry and another 25-30% go into other post-graduate programs like medical school, dental school, graduate school in other areas, etc. The duties for this position are grouped into three categories: Lab Prep Supervisor 2. Supervise student stockroom assistants (aid for all facets of the job). 3. Edit and publish lab manuals developed for lower level courses. 4. Track usage of reagents, equipment, and safety supplies for classes, identify what needs to be reordered. Track incoming orders. 5. In conjunction with faculty, develop new labs or adapt older ones to better fit learning objectives in courses. 6.
Serve as “emergency” lab instructor when enrollments “surprise” us. 2. In charge of the inventory/deinventory process and ethanol storage and allocation. Update inventory/deinventory at least weekly, complete check of inventory and defrost refrigerators annually - inspect for secure labels, intact containers, tight lids, check appropriate stocks for peroxides, etc. and correct any problems. Maintain the computerized chemical inventory, providing updated copies to Maintenance, Fire Department, and others who require it. 3. Maintain minor instruments and train assistants in their use. Calibrate balances at least weekly, maintain pH electrodes, make sure instruments are set up and ready to use in classes when needed. 4. In charge of inventorying the key cabinet (look for missing keys, put keys away, etc) annually (after spring term) to identify missing keys to be reordered. 5. Help Chemistry Chair compile list of jobs to be addressed by summer assistants. 6. Develop and maintain an equipment and instrument inventory. 7. Coordinate removal of spent reagents. Work with faculty to identify outdated, unusable, and excess reagents in our inventory and then to devise a plan for removal/disposal. 2.
Monitor departmental compliance with the CHHSP (Chemical Hygeine and Hazardous Substance Plan). Provide reminders to the Chemistry Chair and appropriate personnel when issues arise. 4. Be a consultant for the CHO and the campus on chemical-related safety issues. Faculty and lab instructors directly supervise all labs with the help of student lab assistants. Several student lab assistants are assigned to stockroom duty each term to help with prep and stockroom work. Typical lab prep breakdown by semester. There will be 10-20 hours per week of student assistant help. Fall -Intro to Chemistry (Chem 120) - 8 coordinated lab sections. -Honors Into to Chemistry (Chem 120H) - 1 or 2 coordinated lab sections. -Organic I - 3 coordinated lab sections. -Organic II - 2 coordinated lab sections. Interim (January) -Inorganic Qual or similar course - 2 coordinated lab sections. -Possibly other general or non-majors lab courses - will vary each year. Spring -Physical Science (Chem/Phys 115) - 2 coordinated lab sections (this course may move to Physics). -Intro to Chemistry (Chem 120) - 2 coordinated lab sections. -Survey of Organic and Biochem (Chem 145) - 8 coordinated lab sections. -Organic I - 2 coordinated lab sections -Organic II - 3 coordinated lab sections -Analysis - 1 lab section. Admission Counselor/Assistant Director Augustana College is a selective, private, residential, comprehensive college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Central to its mission are five core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community, and Service. Our enrollment for the fall of 2007, consisting of primarily traditional age students, was 1718. The average ACT composite of the entering freshman class was 24.8 and the average grade point was 3.6. Augustana continues to be recognized by US News & World Report as a top ten Midwest Baccalaureate College. In 1999, the College received recognition from the John Templeton Foundation as a Character Building College. The city of Sioux Falls, with a population in excess of 150,000, continues to receive national acclaim for its robust economy and overall quality of life. The College invites applications for the position of admission counselor/assistant director of admission. We seek candidates who can effectively articulate the essence and value of a traditional, residential, undergraduate liberal arts education and the distinctive features of Augustana. A team-oriented disposition, strong organizational skills, adaptability, a high energy level, excellent writing and public speaking skills, and a sense of humor are essential. A bachelor’s degree and driver’s license are required. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: effective correspondence with prospective students and other constituents including interviews and group presentations, event planning, application review, and the management of a geographic territory, which includes travel. Many of these responsibilities require evening and weekend commitments. This position requires a high degree of initiative, creativity, and self-direction. Graduates of Augustana or similar-type liberal arts institutions will be given strong consideration. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of web trends and social networking, as well as competence in using current technology. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated, enthusiastic, and successful team of professionals. This is a twelve month position with attractive benefits. Title and salary are commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to the address listed below. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the Colleges facilities and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the supervisor, to assure that a successful housekeeping program is carried out at all times. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position. Organizational Relationships: Supervises: All housekeeping staff, both day and night shifts. Education: Experience: A. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Application Procedure: Candidates should send a letter of application and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled . Send materials to the address listed below. Human Resources Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
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