Job Details

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Teaching Lab Manager

Position Number: 6366752
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Teaching Lab Manager

Salary: $58,725.00 - $69,088.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504479
Closing: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites applications for a Teaching Lab Manager for the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department to start August 1, 2025.

The Mechanical and Civil Engineering (MCE) Teaching Lab Manager assists faculty for the Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Pre-Engineering programs. The lab manager supervises the various laboratories, maintains lab equipment, constructs new lab setups, and teaches students using the laboratories. The lab manager ensures and maintains a safe, clean, and organized working laboratory environment.

The new Scott M. Smith Engineering Building is in the final construction phase and is expected to be completed by December 2025. The candidate selected will play a crucial role in helping to develop, purchase, set up, and manage the new laboratories associated with the Mechanical, Civil, and Pre-Engineering programs for this new building.

Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. The unique model, which focuses on student success, engaged learning, rigorous academic programs, and faculty-mentored research, is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible to students of all backgrounds.

Overall, Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty and teaching staff members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities

Develops and implements laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
Monitors students' performance with respect to safety procedures and operation and maintains safe, clean and organized working environment including facilities and machines.
Maintains tool and supplies inventory, maintains lab course consumables. Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment and machinery to students. Maintains service logs where appropriate.
Works with the CET IT staff to ensure that the department and engineering lab computers and software are kept up-to-date and functioning so that students, faculty, and staff are able to access and utilize the computers and software.
Ensures that labs are accessible to students outside of class on a schedule approved by the department chair to facilitate student work on assignments, labs, and projects.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering or related field AND two years experience; or a Master's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of automated manufacturing facilities and equipment.
Knowledge of ordering and inventory control of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures.
Knowledge of electronics, sensors, and control systems.
Knowledge of vibrational systems.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermal sciences applications.
Knowledge of hydraulics or hydrology, pumps, weirs, flumes.
Knowledge of materials, materials processing, and manufacturing.
Knowledge of construction, building codes, ASTM or AASHTO standards.
Pre-existing knowledge and skills in some of these laboratory techniques is preferred.

Skills

Skills in computer aided design.
Skills in installation of software.
Skills in the use of automated manufacturing industry tools and equipment (electronic and pneumatic actuators, electronic sensors, PLC circuits, industrial networks, and OSHA regulations).
Skills with hand and power tools and equipment (CNC, lathe, circular/table/rift saws, band saws, sanders, grinders, and welders)

Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments.
Ability to provide technical guidance and training to end users.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.
Willingness to work with faculty, learn lab specifics, and teach a new set of knowledge and skills is desired.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4992265/mechanical-and-civil-engineering-teaching-lab-manager

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