Teaching Support Specialist II- Department of Biomedical Engineering
Teaching Support Specialist II- Department of Biomedical Engineering
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$ 62035 - 67938
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Job Description
Who We Are
Building on our 150plusyear legacy as one of the nations preeminent engineering colleges Cornell Engineering is forging new paradigms in engineering education research and technology translation. Comprising more than 10 schools and departments we are rooted in Ithaca with a growing presence in New York City. Our global influence is reflected in our diverse and talented community. Guided by our core values our faculty and staff regularly engage across disciplines and intentionally bring together a range of perspectives as they lead and support ambitious efforts to tackle societal challenges develop the next generation of leaders and make a meaningful difference in the world.
The primary mission of Cornell Universitys Biomedical Engineering department (BME) is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system through quantitative engineering analysis and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies devices and diagnostics. A mission of nearly equal importance is to serve society by conducting research that develops quantitative linkages across scales in the human body and uses that development to build new tools to improve human health.
What You Will Do
While position responsibilities vary every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
This position provides technical support to the BME undergraduate laboratories.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Managing and maintaining the teaching laboratory facilities and equipment.
Supporting labs and courses in consultation with BME Laboratory professors or assigned faculty lead.
Training and overseeing teaching assistants.
Instructing students in laboratory procedures.
Providing technical assistance for experiments and projects.
Reporting to the Director of Administration and working closely with BME staff and faculty the Teaching Support Specialist staff member will provide support to several critical functions in the BME Instructional Lab. This can include but not be limited to equipment maintenance and training ordering supplies and maintaining the chemical inventory; ensuring the safe operation of the teaching labs by establishing standard operating procedures; setting up and putting away lab experiments for classes; working with student class groups to support their projects; training students and stakeholders on equipment needed for classes.
What We Need
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting equity access inclusion and wellbeing.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities including communities of color.
Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes equity inclusion antiracism and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.
Bachelor degree and 2 to 4 years experience in a STEM field with experience in laboratory procedures and safety protocols or equivalent combination.
Ability to be proactive and independent while working closely in a team environment.
Effective communication skills; ability to be clear and concise.
Important Notes about Applying
A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.
This position is located in Ithaca New York and requires a fully onsite presence.
Rewards and Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an awardwinning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability initiatives.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25January 1.
Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuitionfree Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program.
Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:
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