Instructor, English; Temporary

Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible, Non Tenure track. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements. This position is located on the Carson campus. Future reassignment is possible based on the needs of the students and the institution; this may include classes on other college campuses, remote sites, rural centers, online, or via remote video.

Expected

Start Date:

Fall 2027 Semester.

• Teach a minimum of 30 credits a year
• Teach both day and evening transfer-level and developmental English classes
• Develop traditional and alternative methodologies and teach using traditional and alternative methodologies (interactive video, web-based, etc.)
• Participate in student advisement
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment
• Serve on college and system committees as required
• Participate in college and community service activities
• Perform all responsibilities set forth in Board of Regents Handbook, Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in English or closely related field
• Experience in teaching college level courses
• Experience teaching with distance education/online teaching modalities

• Ph.D. from a regionally accredited university
• Experience in teaching developmental courses
• Experience with diverse populations
• Experience with literacy education
• Experience with writing & coaching at a writing center
• Experience with program assessment
• Thorough understanding of the purpose and function of a community college
• Fluency in Spanish

Minimum Starting Salary Information:
The salary grade is based on the selected candidate's level of academic preparation: COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC SALARY GRADES. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on years of related, professional experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: ACADEMIC SALARY SCHEDULE-COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Retention – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College %. Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day.

You choose how to invest your own and NSHE’s contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level.

See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information. Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

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