• Optical Metrology Lab Manager

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25085

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    Mark Craig

    406-994-5147 (tel:406-994-5147)

    [email protected]

     

    Classification Title

     

    Working Title Optical Metrology Lab Manager

     

    Brief Position Overview

     

    Gallatin College is seeking a qualified candidate for an optics teaching laboratory administrator to support the school’s Photonics and Laser Technology ( PLT ) program.

     

    Faculty Tenure Track No

     

    Faculty Rank Instructor

     

    Position Number 4B2407

     

    Department Gallatin College

     

    Division Gallatin College

     

    Appointment Type Faculty

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

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    Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

     

    FTE 1.0

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

     

    Contract Type LOA

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

     

    Gallatin College is seeking a qualified candidate for a non-tenure track optics teaching laboratory faculty to support the school’s Photonics and Laser Technology ( PLT ) program.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Job responsibilities include:

    + Equipment qualifications, maintenance, and training,

    + Course instruction and mentoring to PLT students

    + Curriculum development and optimization targeted to optical metrology techniques

    + General support of Gallatin College’s PLT program.

     

    The position will also include support of MSU’s electrical & computer engineering undergraduate courses utilizing the facility for laboratory activities.

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Master’s degree in the areas of optical sciences or electrical engineering

    + Working knowledge of common laboratory instrumentation including spectrum analyzers, waveform generators, and oscilloscopes.

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Extensive experience in optical metrology tools and techniques including the use of interferometers, MTF measurement tools, and monochromators

    + Demonstrated history of developing operating procedures for optical equipment.

    + Working knowledge of common laboratory instrumentation including spectrum analyzers, waveform generators, and oscilloscopes is required.

    + A Ph.D. degree in optical sciences or electrical engineering is highly recommended.

    The Successful Candidate Will

    The successful candidate will be able to manage the optics lab, develop curriculum, manage a classroom, and mentor students. This individual will be able to teach students in a laboratory setting while helping them learn specialized equipment, and will have the ability to collaborate across organizations including the College of Engineering, regional industry partners, and AmeriCOM representatives.

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Physical Demands

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    The Program

     

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    The College

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Number of Vacancies 1

     

    Desired Start Date June 1, 2025

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

    Open Date

     

    Close Date

    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on June 2, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

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