"Part Time Instructor - English Composition"

Job Details

Part Time Instructor - English Composition

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

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.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

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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 (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

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.

Exempt Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 16.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Posting Close Date 06/30/2026