Instructor, English - Fallon

Job Description Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible, Tenure track.

This position is located on the Fallon campus. Additional travel to serve other rural areas within the WNC service region is required as part of this position. 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 (Temporary) vacancy if interested. Search for R0154200 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

Travel/Schedule Requirements

• Occasional travel to assigned locations is required – incumbents must hold a valid drivers license upon hire and as a condition of continued employment

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

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 theNSHE 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 consultants that are available toassistyou 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 tomore actively manage their retirement savings.

The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investmentexpertiseand comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefitsforadditionalinformation.

Faculty and staff who have previouslyparticipatedinthe

Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may berequiredto continue participation in PERS.

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