Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chair, the employee supports all instructional laboratories in the Department; provides the Academic Technology support for the instructors; maintains the lecture demonstrations and instructional resources; assists to maintain the computer and informational technology (IT) resources in the Department; assists with implementing the University Policies for safety, property, and facility, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive support services for all instructional laboratories in the department; assists the operation of the Physics and Astronomy Issue Room.
• Provides technical support and assistance to all teaching assistants (TAs) and faculty who are teaching instructional labs; maintains and supports the Academic Technology for the instructors including the lecture demonstrations and multimedia resources.
• Assists to maintain the IT resources and the implementation of the University Policies for safety, property, and facility, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The position requires extensive knowledge of physics, ideally at the Master’s degree level, along with hands-on experience with instructional laboratory equipment, lecture demonstrations, and multimedia resources. Proficiency with academic technologies such as BeachBoard, online homework systems, and audio/visual equipment is essential. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work in consultation with faculty, operate and maintain technical and scientific equipment, and coordinate support to meet a wide range of laboratory needs. This includes categorizing instructional materials by topic and ensuring timely preparation and delivery. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Equally important is the ability to self-instruct and a willingness to continuously learn in order to acquire the knowledge required to perform all duties of the position successfully.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment related to the discipline required.

• Master’s degree level preferred.

• Experiences with physics instructional laboratory equipment, lecture demonstrations, and multimedia resources preferred. 

• Experiences with the Academic Technology including BeachBoard and online homework systems and the audio/visual equipment preferred.

Physical Summary

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Classification

Instructional Support Technician II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,422 - $7,998 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.