Instructor, English; Temporary

Position: Instructor, English (Temporary)

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Human Resources
human resources

2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

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

Applicants are encouraged to also apply for the Instructor, English - Fallon (Tenure track) vacancy if interested. Search R0154194 on the WNC Jobs Page

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Questions Department Contact

If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the department:

• Cassandra Luster, Administrative Assistant 4, Liberal Arts & Sciences
• cassandra.luster AND/OR

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.

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent mustparticipatein 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 salaryreductionand 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…