Physics Instructional Support Technician III

Job Title

Physics Instructional Support Technician III

Classification

Instructional Support Technician III

Auto Req. ID

562703

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,044 - $7,348 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,044 - $6,149 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) within the Division of Academic Affairs is one of eight colleges at CSUF and has five departments. The college offers, through its departments and programs, baccalaureate degrees in all disciplines and master's degrees in Biological Science, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Mathematics. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Physics team as the Physics Instructional Support Technician III. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Physics Instructional Support Technician III provides technical support to instructors and students in lower and upper division Physics and Astronomy laboratory courses including labs in Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics, Astronomy, and Advanced Upper Division Labs. Purchase, set up, calibrate, maintain, and repair Physics and Astronomy laboratory equipment. Plan, acquire, and distribute/deploy laboratory materials and equipment. Develop schedules for routine maintenance that minimizes downtime of equipment used in the Physics and Astronomy labs. The Physics Instructional Support Technician III will  work with faculty and CSUF Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to assist in the development of standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with appropriate safety and security procedures. Collaborate with faculty in the development of new or updated instructional offerings dependent on materials, supplies, and equipment support; assist or solve problems related to laboratory materials substitutions, costs, or new equipment acquisition. Maintain laboratory-use and safety records, prepare reports, plans, and schedules for laboratory-related activities; coordinate a variety of technical support activities involving services provided by others such as technical equipment repair. Purchase, maintain, and repair computers and tablets for the Physics and Astronomy laboratory as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Four years of experience or the equivalent providing instructional support services, producing materials and supplies, or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the assigned area. Completion of two years of college from an accredited institution with sixteen semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Completion of four years of college or the equivalent from an accredited institution with sixteen semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in a related discipline may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and information related to performing support services related to the discipline. Knowledge of the materials and supplies related to the curriculum, their characteristics, and uses. Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work. Ability to operate and repair technical and scientific equipment. Ability to coordinate support service to meet a comprehensive variety of needs. Ability to develop off-campus resources related to the discipline for obtaining materials or equipment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two or more years of experience in conducting or providing technical support for Physics and Astronomy experiments. Ability to set up, use, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair basic Physics and Astronomy lab equipment and supplies such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, Meters (Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage), and telescopes. Familiarity with the use of advanced Physics laboratory instruments such as, but not limited to spectrum analyzers, data acquisition devices, and/or computers. Familiarity with the commonly used Electrical Engineering lab materials and supplies such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, IC chips, and wire/cables. Competent in the troubleshooting and repair of analog and digital devices and equipment for Physics labs. Extremely familiar with the safety and security procedures for Physics labs.

Special Working Conditions

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Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees