Location: North Adams, MA
Category: Administrative
Posted On: Fri Oct 24 2025
Job Description: MCLA is seeking a Staff Assistant/Laboratory Instructor (10-month position) to prepare for, and assist with, teaching laboratory sections in support of the physics department. The Staff Assistant/Laboratory Instructor will also assist with overseeing student-driven undergraduate research projects, as needed.
General statement of duties:
- Coordinate and assist with teaching laboratory sections as directed and needed.
- Oversee laboratory and demonstration needs, ensuring adequate supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Coordinate laboratory preparation and implementation.
- Ensure all laboratories are prepared in advance and necessary equipment is procured on time.
- Support undergraduate research as needed.
- Possibility to teach additional courses, depending on the candidate's credentials and departmental needs.
- Other duties as needed and requested.
Job Requirements:- Master's degree in physics or a related field required.
- At least two years of laboratory and/or teaching experience; candidates with less experience will be considered if they demonstrate strong potential to excel in the role.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency required.
Additional Information:This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 10-month position (paid over 12 months) in the APA bargaining unit. Salary range is $50,000.00 - $60,000.
Review for this position begins in February 2026. Position starts on 8/1/2026.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
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