Part Time Instructor - TRIO Upward Bound

Part Time Instructor - TRIO Upward Bound

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position ofPart Time Instructor - TRIO Upward Bound. This position will workwith two of Nevada State University's TRIO Upward Bound grants thatserve eligible students from CCSD high schools. We are searching for individuals with experience teaching in the following high school subjects:

• Math (e.g., Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry,Precalculus, Calculus)
• English
• Earth, Biological and Physical Sciences
• Computer Science/Coding/Information Technology
• Financial Literacy
• College Readiness
• ACT/SAT Preparation

The program runs from November to April. Some staff may be hiredfor a shorter period depending on the training and operations needsof the programs.

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.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution ofhigher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. Amajority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. Weoperate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. Inorder to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty andstaff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students whoare historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans.
• Provide instruction that leads to success in high school and college.
• Complete individual student assessments.
• Classroom management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Recent teaching experience, preferably with secondary education students.
• The TRIO Upward Bound faculty and staff work with children. All employees must be able to pass a Nevada State University and Clark County School District background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Advanced Placement courses.
• Certification is strongly desired.

Work Hours

4 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$27.00 per hour (contingent upon grant funding).

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

10.0%

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 and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.