Teaching Assistant, Geoscience

College of Western Idaho; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) in Nampa, ID is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for Geosciences to support faculty and students in developing practical skills and academic readiness for advanced geoscience studies.

The TA will assist with class, lab, and materials, help prepare instructional content, and foster positive working relationships among students, instructors, and staff. The role requires 1–2 semesters of geoscience coursework and provides a non-benefited, part-time position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 semesters geoscience coursework completed, eligibility to assist in geoscience courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and collection of class, grant, lab, and geoscience materials.
• Assist a faculty member with course preparations and instructional materials.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships among students, instructors, and facility staff.

Education

1-2 semesters geoscience coursework

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Geoscience — Nampa, ID (Staff)

Job No: 496882

Reports To: Department Chair, Geosciences

Position Status: Part-Time, Non Benefited

Posted Pay Range: $15.44 - $19.30

About Us

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

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Position Summary

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

The Teaching Assistant for Geosciences will support the work of faculty and students in preparing the future geoscience workforce through practical skill development and academic readiness for advanced studies.

Essential Functions

The TA will provide 16 weeks of support at 8 hours per week for each semester, that is a total of 2 semesters per project year. The TA is responsible for assisting MINE.AS instructors in training and supervision of students during the classroom, skills lab, and other components of the program. The TA is also responsible for ensuring effective utilization of resources, including supplies and time management. Performs general academic functions in support of a specific course, faculty, or department.

• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and collection of class, grant, lab, and/or geoscience materials
• Assist a faculty member with the course preparations, and instructional materials.
• Assume responsibility to maintain positive and effective student, teacher and facility employee relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have successfully completed 1 - 2 semesters of coursework and demonstrated knowledge and skill are eligible to assist in various Geoscience courses as an assistant.

Additional Instructions For Applicants

All candidates must reside within Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.