Working Title: Instructional Support Technician II
Classification Title: Instructional Support Technician II
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, August 3rd @ 11:55pm PST
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for providing overall instructional support for undergraduate and graduate courses in organismal and ecological biology, as well as support for related courses as necessary.
The IST II is responsible for safe storage and handling of materials and equipment in the organismal biology area, laboratory preparation and ordering for organismal courses, as well as managing and maintaining the vertebrate collection, and the animal and plant materials. Incumbent is responsible for the routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment used in organismal biology and courses. The incumbent also manages an endotherm collection and display museum collection.
The incumbent also provides training and supervision to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,907 - $6,779 per month
Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring range is $3,907 - $4,583 per month, commensurate with education, experience, skills, and training.
Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on operational needs.
The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Sacramento is one of the largest programs on campus, with approximately 1,400 undergraduate and 60 Master’s students, 32 permanent faculty, approximately 40 temporary faculty, and 11 technical and administrative support team members. Most of the Department is found in the new Tschannen Science Complex, and courses cover the range of biology, including evolution, microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation biology.
Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and their uses.
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities, ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment;
AND
Experience:
Equivalent of three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned.
or
Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
or
Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required
experience.
1. Extensive knowledge of the principles of performing support services for lower and upper division organismal and ecological courses.
2. Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques related to organismal and ecological laboratory courses.
3. Extensive knowledge of the materials and supplies in biological sciences laboratory courses and their uses, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
4. Basic knowledge of laboratory safety.
5. Ability to plan and coordinate the collecting of materials from various Department facilities (e.g., Greenhouse, service center, culture laboratories, etc.) and prepare them for use in laboratory sections.
6. Ability to ensure proper preparation, set-up and take-down of all laboratories in Bio 1, the upper division organismal and ecological courses and other courses as assigned.
7. Ability to know and comply with all regulations prescribed for dealing with vertebrate specimens.
8. Ability to find and order laboratory materials, including hard-to-find materials from unique sources, needed for specific laboratory exercises and protocols.
9. Ability to work cohesively with other instructional support technicians within the Department.
10. Ability to supervise and coordinate student assistants, teaching assistants and volunteers in the preparation of laboratory setup.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
11. B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology or a related discipline
12. Experience working with a diverse population of students and faculty
13. Ability to problem solve and think critically, often under time constraints and budgetary constrictions
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working closely with others, and the ability to schedule and supervise student assistants.
15. Ability to maintain and store specimens and models to conform to a wide variety of uses in the museum collection, laboratories, or for trade with other museums or universities.
16. Ability to manage and maintain the endothermic vertebrate museum.
17. Ability to maintain and modify equipment used in specimen preparation.
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and cover letter. Failure to upload these documents into the online application may result in disqualification.
About Sac State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State’s 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, philanthropy, and campus safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
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Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.