Job Description

Teaching Support Specialist II- Department of Biomedical Engineering

Who We Are

The primary mission of Cornell University's 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, anti-racism, 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 on-site presence.

Rewards and Benefits

University Job Title:

Teaching Supp Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,035.00 - $67,938.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Daniel Hyland

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

Union Positions

Current Employees:

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2025-02-10

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job, Relocation,

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