Laboratory Associate Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The Part-Time Building Trades Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the construction industry. The instructor delivers competency-based training aligned with industry standards, employer needs, and nationally recognized credentials while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and student success. Instruction may occur in classrooms, construction laboratories, employer worksites, correctional facilities, community training centers, and other off-site instructional locations.

This position supports the College of Southern Nevada's Division of Workforce Education by developing and delivering short-term workforce training, customized employer training, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and career pathway programs in the building and construction trades.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in building trades including:

• Construction Fundamentals

• Carpentry

• Residential and Commercial Construction

• Blueprint Reading

• Framing

• Drywall Installation and Repair

• Finish Carpentry

• Construction Materials

• Construction Mathematics

• Tool Identification and Safe Use

• OSHA Construction Safety

• Develop lesson plans and competency-based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.

• Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

• Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.

• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, certification records, and other required documentation.

• Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to ensure training meets industry demand.

• Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.

• Maintain instructional equipment, laboratories, tools, and supply inventories.

• Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement initiatives.

• Support grant-funded workforce training and customized employer training programs.

• Participate in professional development to remain current with construction methods, technologies, building codes, and instructional best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.

• Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.

• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Workforce Education, or a related field.

• Experience teaching in a community college, apprenticeship, union training, military, or workforce development setting.

• Experience developing competency-based curriculum.

• Experience using Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Experience collaborating with employers and industry advisory committees.

Preferred Industry Credentials:

• NCCER Instructor Certification

• NCCER Core Certification

• OSHA 30 Certification.

• First Aid/CPR

• Journey-level certification or state licensure in a construction trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adult learning principles

• Residential and commercial construction practices

• Blueprint interpretation

• Construction mathematics

• OSHA safety compliance

• Classroom and laboratory management

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor students

• Commitment to workforce development and student success

• Ability to establish productive relationships with industry partners

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely demonstrate the use of construction tools and equipment.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Core Competencies

• Student-centered instruction

• Workforce and employer engagement

• Safety leadership

• Equity and inclusion

• Professionalism and integrity

• Continuous improvement

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Innovation in workforce education

Hourly Pay

$40.00 per hour. Hours may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend instruction based on program needs.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

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Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for 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.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.