Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or [email protected].

Job Description

The CNA/NURS 129 Instructional Assistant is a certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who plays a crucial role in supporting the instructional process within both the Nursing Assistant (CNA) and NURS 129 labs. This position is designed to enhance the educational experience for both instructors and students by ensuring the labs are well-prepared and fully equipped for effective learning and assessment of clinical skills.

Responsibilities:

Lab Preparation and Maintenance:

The Instructional Assistant will assist instructors by setting up the labs for skills teaching and testing sessions, ensuring that all necessary materials and equipment are ready and accessible. The role also involves ensuring the labs are consistently stocked with essential supplies, maintaining an organized environment to support effective learning and skill development. In addition, the Instructional Assistant will monitor and maintain lab equipment, ensuring its functionality and safety to facilitate a smooth and efficient learning experience.

Student Support:

The Instructional Assistant will play a key role in facilitating student learning by creating an environment that supports effective practice and skill development. By providing guidance and assistance during lab activities and skill assessments, the Assistant helps students build and refine their clinical competencies. This support is crucial in fostering a productive and successful learning atmosphere, where students can achieve their educational goals. 

Proposed Hours:

8-10 Hours a week for 10 weeks (Mon/Wed 10am-12pm, Fridays 9am-12pm; Open Labs, Testing)

Salary:

This part time position is offering $20.

Minimum Qualifications:

CNA certification

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

Our Values

 TMCC is committed to:

• Student access and success

• Excellence in teaching and learning

• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning

• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought

• Collaborative decision making

• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community

• Responsible and sustainable use of resources

• Ethical practices and integrity

• Respect and compassion for all persons 

• Community development through partnerships and services

• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-going pool of qualified individuals interested in part-time, temporary non-tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part-time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

25.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact [email protected].

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

Posting Close Date

07/17/2025

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.  Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.  

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.