Teaching Assistant, Physics

Nevada System of Higher Education • Carson City, NV

122d • $17

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position at Western Nevada College. The role involves maintaining an inventory of required laboratory supplies and apparatus for specific courses, cleaning and organizing the lab, assisting in setting up laboratory exercises, and maintaining equipment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool, and as vacancies occur, they are filled from this pool.

Requirements

• 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).

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.

Benefits

• $17.20 an hour compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree