Part Time Instructor - English Composition

Job Description

Nevada State University actively maintains an open pool of qualified individuals to be selected on an as-needed basis by the department to fulfill part-time temporary instructional needs and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Nevada State invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty in-person courses in English Composition.

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,000 per credit hour. Courses range from 3-5 credits.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical/Professional Writing, English Literature, Creative Writing, or related field.
• Available to teach in person, particularly between 9:30am and 4:00pm.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educational excellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching first year composition.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) Canvas, Blackboard, or D2L.
• Relevant industry experience in a writing-based field.