Part Time Instructor - Teacher Education - Special Education

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Part Time Instructor - Teacher Education - Special Education

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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• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

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 for in-person, online or hybrid courses in the following areas:

• Special Education (Generalist K-12)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Early Childhood Special Education (Developmentally Delayed)

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 1-3 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 Special Education.
• Minimum of three years (3) full-time experience teaching children in K-12.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educational excellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.
• Commitment to active learning and teaching strategies.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Special Education.
• Previous teaching experience with undergraduate students.
• Relevant experience in K-12 settings.
• Experience in web-based coursework.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position at Nevada State University;
• A letter of recommendation from his/her principal, if teaching in a K-12 school;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Posting Close Date 06/30/2026