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College of the Canyons, located 35 miles north of downtown Los Angeles in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley, is seeking a Instructional Lab Technician (Physical/Natural Science) and Instructional Computer Laboratory Technician to join our team.
Application Process: Complete applications for this position must be received by Review Date in order to be reviewed by the selection committee. Please visit our website for complete job announcement and instructions for applying. Applicants may apply online or download an application at www.canyons.edu. Application materials may also be requested by calling our job line at (661) 259-7800, ext 7231. TTY: (661) 362-5426.
Instructional Laboratory Technician – Physical/Natural Sciences (Review Date August 6, 2008): Under the supervision of the Division Dean, and under the direction of department chairs, department instructors and appropriate lab coordinator, performs a variety of technical and specialized duties related to the preparation, operation and maintenance of physical/natural science laboratories and related areas; operates and demonstrates the use of specialized equipment and instructional materials; provides information and technical assistance to faculty and students. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Instructional Computer Laboratory Technician – Biology
(Review Date August 7, 2008): Under the supervision of the Department Chair in conjunction with the Division Dean, and with the direction of the Department instructors and the Biology Laboratory Coordinator, performs a variety of technical and specialized duties related to the preparation, operation, and maintenance of the Instructional Biology Computer Laboratory facility, tutorials and instructional media, the Department web site and biology faculty web sites, and biology classrooms. Develops, reviews and/or recommends, operates, demonstrates and assists in the use of specialized computer hardware and software; and provides information and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. As time permits, performs other duties as assigned, which may include but is not limited to assisting with the preparation, set up and clean up of adjacent biology laboratory classrooms.
About the District: College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community college in the nation. More than 19,000 students attend classes here, surpassing 2011 enrollment projections five years ahead of schedule. Current projections indicate enrollment will top 20,000 students before the end of the decade.
Located on a modern 153.4-acre campus, the college offers classes during traditional fall and spring semesters, as well as substantial summer sessions and five-week winter intercessions. The college offers 58 AA/AS degree programs, as well as certificate programs and career-preparation certificates. The college operates on a healthy $216 million budget (2007-2008) and offers classes seven days a week. Over the years it has secured substantial amounts of state building funds and additional state funds through match programs with local bond monies. It has also secured millions of dollars in grants. All of this allows the college to engage in essential building programs and program development to accommodate its explosive growth. The District opened a second site on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country in the Fall of 2007.
The college has maintained its status over the years as one of the largest employers in the Santa Clarita Valley. College of the Canyons is a vital, enduring, cultural, educational and economic force in the region. We are a dynamic campus that provides an educational experience second to none.
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