Physics - Instructional Support Technician III

Job No: 519202
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals


Position Summary

The Department of Physics has eleven full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and one technical staff. The Department offers a Master of Sciences degree in Physics, a Master of Arts in Physics, a Master in Medical Physics, a Major in Chemical Physics with the B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences, a Major in Physics with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences, a Major in Physics with the B.S. degree in applied arts and sciences, Teaching major in physical science for the single subject teaching credential in science/physical science.

The Instructional Support Technician III is expected to be in charge of all the freshman Physics labs in the fall and spring semesters. This position involves supervision of approximately 40-47 sections (~21 TAs) each semester that include the 182A, 182B, 195L, 196L and 197L labs. The incumbent has to assign TAs to each section, train new TAs, set up and take down the labs, monitor TA performance, and cover for absent TAs. In addition, the incumbent is in charge of updating lab manuals, setting up demonstrations, testing out new experiments that will be integrated into future labs, identifying replacement and new equipment for the labs as well as undertaking some equipment repairs and modifications.

For more information regarding the Department of Physics, click here.

This is for a full-time, permanent (probationary) position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is physically located at the SDSU Main Campus in San Diego.

Minimum Qualifications

(The minimum level of education and experience required to perform the job. Please note that for staff positions, generally, the minimum qualifications listed in the CSU Classification and Qualification Standards are used.)

Equivalent to four 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 specialty area to which assigned.

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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 to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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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 specialty area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Specialized Skills Required

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  Knowledge of the principles of performing support services
  
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  Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum
  
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  Knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses
  
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  Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities
  
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  Ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline
  
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  Ability to maintain records
  
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  Ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment
  

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,000 per month.

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,583-$7,950 per month.

SDSU Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on October 18, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by October 17, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘limited mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu.



Advertised: Oct 03, 2022 (9:00 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/519202/physics-instructional-support-technician-iii







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