Instructional Laboratory Technician (Physics and Earth/Space Sciences) (47.5%) (CCC)

 

College of the Canyons

 

Instructional Laboratory Technician (Physics and Earth/Space Sciences) (47.5%) (CCC)

A Part-Time Classified Represented Position

First Review Date: March 15th, 2024

202400006

College of the Canyons

 

Instructional Laboratory Technician (Physics and Earth/Space Sciences) (47.5%) (CCC)

A Part-Time Classified Represented Position

First Review Date: March 15^th, 2024

202400006

 

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The Santa Clarita Community College District/College of the Canyons is seeking a part-time Instructional Laboratory Technician (Physics and Earth/Space Sciences) (47.5%) in the Physics and Earth/Space Sciences Department on the Canyon Country Campus.

 

The standard workweek for this position is 19 hours, scheduled from Wednesday through Friday, with a combination of daytime and evening shifts.

 

Salary placement will be on Range 25 of Classified Represented Salary Schedule B.   Initial salary step placement for new employees is customarily at step 1, 2, or 3 ($2,514.18/$2,667.60 /$2,825.30 per month as pro-rated for a 47.5% position) of this 20-step salary range.

 

Probationary period for new Classified employees is six months. Work year is 11 calendar months. The normal workweek for this position is 19 hours.   Paid holiday, discretionary, vacation, personal necessity and sick time are provided, and will be pro-rated based on hours worked. A regular work schedule will be assigned, with the ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule as needed with supervisor approval.

 

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access, Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not goals in themselves, but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions of our college and its two campuses.

 

College of the Canyons is part of the Santa Clarita Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. College of the Canyons has a diverse student population that reflects our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic well-being of the community we proudly serve.

 

We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

 

 

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY:

 

Reporting to and under the supervision of the Dean for Math, Sciences, and Engineering, with daily work direction provided by the department chairs in conjunction with department faculty, performs a variety of technical and specialized duties related to the development, preparation, operation, and maintenance of Physics and Earth and Space Sciences Department’s instructional laboratories, and related areas; orders, tracks, operates, and demonstrates the use of specialized equipment, supplies, chemicals, and instructional materials in a safe, clean, and orderly manner; provides information and technical assistance to faculty and students; works within curriculum, goals, and objectives to develop and modify existing laboratory procedures; and provides for proper disposal of waste materials in accordance with proper risk management guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Education equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree (60 semester units) from an accredited institution in a related field. College coursework must include successful completion of a minimum of 10 semester units of undergraduate course work in physical science, physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, or environmental science.

 

Experience:

Minimum two years responsible experience working with the public or working in an educational, tutorial, or laboratory setting. Additional years of education may substitute for experience requirement on a year for year basis.  One year will equal 30 semester units.

 

District Classified Employee Benefits:

 

This is a part-time position working 19 hours per week and is not eligible for District paid health and welfare benefits.

 

Professional development opportunities are provided to all employees.  Educational incentives are available to eligible Classified Represented and Confidential employees.

 

RETIREMENT: This position is not eligible for PERS retirement plan unless hours exceed 1,000 in a fiscal year

 

Application Process:

This application process is ongoing until the position is filled.

If you require assistance, please call the Human Resources office at (661) 362-3427 or email: hro@canyons.edu

 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications online at: https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/

 

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted. All materials submitted are for this position only and become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the official application form.

 

Interviews may be conducted in-person or remotely via Zoom.

 

This is an on-campus position, working 19 hours per week on the Canyon Country Campus.

 

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews between the weeks of October 21, 2024 and October 28, 2024 and conduct final interviews between the weeks of October 28, 2024 and November 4, 2024. This is an estimated timeline, and is subject to change.

 

Positions are offered contingent on funding. We reserve the right to withdraw, extend the filing date, reopen, or delay filling this position. Recruitment may continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

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