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Utah State University

Lab Manager

Logan, UT · On-site

Previous teaching experience. * Three to five years aviation industry maintenance experience. * FAA ... Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov ...

Utah State University

Lab Manager

Logan, UT · On-site

Previous teaching experience. * Three to five years aviation industry maintenance experience. * FAA ... Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov ...

Utah State University

Lab Manager

Logan, UT · On-site

Previous teaching experience. * Three to five years aviation industry maintenance experience. * FAA ... Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov ...

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What is a physics lab teaching assistant?

Physics Lab Teaching Assistants (TAs) are individuals, often undergraduate or graduate students, who help instructors manage and facilitate laboratory sessions in physics courses. Their responsibilities typically include preparing lab equipment, assisting students with experiments, explaining scientific concepts, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and grading lab reports. Physics Lab TAs play a crucial role in enhancing students' understanding of physics through hands-on learning and direct support during labs. They may also help answer questions and troubleshoot any issues that arise during experiments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physics lab teaching assistant?

To thrive as a Physics Lab Teaching Assistant, you need a solid understanding of core physics concepts, laboratory techniques, and typically at least an undergraduate degree in physics or a related field. Familiarity with lab equipment, data analysis software (such as MATLAB or Excel), and safety protocols is expected. Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills help in effectively assisting students and managing lab activities. These skills ensure accurate lab execution, foster student learning, and maintain a safe and productive educational environment.

What are some common challenges faced by physics lab teaching assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Physics Lab Teaching Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple student questions simultaneously, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and explaining complex concepts in accessible ways. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are key to addressing these issues. Collaborating closely with the lead instructor and proactively preparing for each lab session can help anticipate student needs and promote a positive learning environment. Seeking feedback and continuously improving teaching methods also contributes to success in this supportive role.
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Diagnostic Medical Physicist Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage radiology departmental operations to achieve high performance and quality goals.

  • Perform acceptance testing, quality control, and optimize imaging protocols for diagnostic imaging equipment.

  • Provide radiological physics support, including radiation safety training, shielding calculations, and review of departmental policies.

Job description

Diagnostic Medical Physicist Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor

Position located at the University of Utah Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.

Details

The position seeks applicants with experience in the clinical, technical, and regulatory aspects of Nuclear Medicine. Preference will be given to those with such experience.

Responsibilities
  • Manage radiology departmental operations to achieve high performance and quality goals and effectively interact and communicate with others.
  • Demonstrate experience and training in radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques, and nuclear materials handling, and apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues.
  • Keen knowledge of imaging techniques, processes, and procedures used in diagnostics, enabling the production of internal body structure images for clinical or medical science purposes.
  • Maintain proficiency with radiography tools, techniques, applications, and equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring; select, procure, maintain, quality‑check, and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies.
  • Perform acceptance testing and quality control of diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Perform and review shielding calculations, implement quality control programs, and revise and optimize imaging protocols while managing protocol doses.
  • Estimate patient dose, provide physics support for ACR accreditation programs, and revise and review departmental and hospital policies.
  • Participate in medical imaging and dosimetry research projects and provide radiological physics teaching to radiology residents.
  • Deliver radiation safety training for professional and technical staff and provide radiological physics services to diagnostic, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine divisions.
  • Integrate into CQCI activities and engage in regulatory aspects of investigative imaging agents.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. required.
  • Applicants must be eligible to obtain Board Certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.
  • Experience in radiation safety, imaging protocol management, and nuclear medicine regulatory aspects.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform shielding calculations, quality control programs, and imaging protocol optimization.
  • Teaching experience desirable.
Contact

Peter Jenkins, Ph.D.
Director of Medical Physics
Department of Radiology, University of Utah
30 North Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132, U.S.A.
Phone: (801) 585-0235
Fax: (801) 581-2414
Email: peter.jenkins@hsc.utah.edu

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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