Teaching Assistant, Physics

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process, you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of required laboratory supplies and apparatus for specific courses by communicating with the instructors and placing orders as needed through the Liberal Arts Administrative Assistant

• Cleaning, organizing, and proper disposal of materials and hazardous waste in the lab

• Assist in setting up the laboratory for each class exercise, including organization and distribution of equipment, supplies, and handouts

• Maintain equipment including electronics, sensors, and custom apparatus

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Physics or closely related field (Completion of PHYS 151, 152, 180, and/or 181 can be substituted for an Associate's degree)

Additional Information

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Compensation:

$17.20 an hour

Questions

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Cassandra Luster, Division Assistant IIII

• cassandra.luster@wnc.edu OR 775-445-4469

​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact: 

humanresources@wnc.edu | (775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Exempt 

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

• Copy of Unofficial Transcripts

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. 

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.