Summary

Supports faculty and students with creativity, design, innovation and implementation from individual to team-based projects while providing an inclusive community for all designers, creators, engineers and innovators campuswide

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports students and encourages them to use the lab to support various academic or personal projects
• Trains faculty, staff, and students in the use of all lab equipment
• Serves as primary liaison with lab equipment vendors to support appropriate and timely service and repair of lab equipment
• Provides guidance and training on the design software used in the center
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff on the scheduling of lab use
• Completes set-up and clean-up of laboratory exercises to prepare the laboratory for academic use
• Collaborates with other university departments to create a design and innovation network
• Collaborates with faculty lab personnel on the purchase and maintenance of simulation laboratory supplies
• Teaches courses in the College of Engineering & Design, as assigned
• Coordinates with faculty and students to support innovation curriculum based on individual design interests
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department budget
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Experience working with three-dimensional printers, laser cutters, maker space equipment or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, design, or a related field of study

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.