Job description

Bennington College seeks a full time Technical Instructor in Science for a wide range of responsibilities in the Science & Mathematics discipline group. The Technical Instructor provides technical assistance in the science labs to support the research and learning of faculty and students, including setting up and maintaining the labs and equipment, maintaining the safety of the labs, and maintaining and organizing the supply inventory in accordance with an established budget. These duties currently include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and assist in the running of labs for chemistry and biology classes, including set-up and breakdown, troubleshooting experiments, and developing new labs and demonstrations to support classroom learning in chemistry and biology, as requested by the faculty.
• Provide technical support and general assistance, as needed, to students and faculty.
• Provide individual and small group instructional support to students.
• When requested by the faculty, provide instruction in the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Work in collaboration with Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer to maintain a clean and safe work space and serve as the Laboratory Safety Officer for chemistry and biology labs.
• Advise and support Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer on matters of chemical safety and handling.
• Ensure that chemistry and biology labs are stocked with the necessary safety equipment, including personal protective equipment for student, faculty & staff use, and that such equipment is maintained.
• Hire, train and supervise part time student lab assistant employees.
• Organize and maintain control of chemical and material stock and inventory. Be responsible for ordering and collecting materials and supplies in a timely fashion in accordance with established budget. Keep up-to-date records and safety data sheets for all items ordered and received.
• Maintain equipment in the chemistry lab (includes IR spectrometer, gas chromatograph, fluorimeter, UV-Vis spectrometers, pH meters, and rotary evaporators).
• Collaborate with the Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer on related safety matters.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College’s approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply. The position is scheduled to begin not later than mid-August.
While specific duties typical to the position are listed, the need for a person who is flexible and creative cannot be overstated - the needs of this position will evolve as the research areas of the faculty and students change and a good candidate for this job must be enthusiastically agile. The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated ability to work well with students and faculty to enable learning and research. While there are consistent responsibilities, the details of the job change day-to-day and week-to-week as the needs of faculty and students change. A high regard for personal and workplace safety, willingness and ability to work across disciplines with a diverse body of students and faculty, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and strong mechanical aptitude are required. A background in biology, chemistry, and/or physical science is desired, with a bachelor's degree in one of these areas or equivalent professional lab experience. Outside the academic terms, the Science Technician may be assigned technical support responsibilities for other programs at the College outside of science. The position requires successful completion and acceptable results of a background check as well as compliance with the College's COVID vaccination policies.
The College
Bennington College is a laboratory for innovation in higher education. At Bennington, learning and making—on campus and in the field—are inseparable, and its graduates are noted for their outsized impact on the world’s stage. This campus celebrates the ongoing making of work—shared on walls, in shows and performances, in lectures and readings, and in conversations—and believes that equity, diversity, and inclusivity are vital to a collaborative community. This position captures, contributes to, and reflects the ethos of this creative community.
Nestled at the foot of the Green Mountains in Vermont, the campus consists of approximately 370 acres. The College was named one of ten with the best architecture by Architectural Digest. From campus, it is a short drive to the cultural offerings of the northern Berkshires in Massachusetts, Albany, New York, and many of Vermont’s top recreational centers. New York City, Boston, and Burlington, Vermont are all within three and a half hours by car.

Job Type: Full-time

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