Part Time Instructor - Leadership

Part Time Instructor - Leadership

Nevada State College (NSC) 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.
  
• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
  
• 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@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University (NSU) 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.

NSU invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person, online or hybrid courses for the following Leadership courses:

• LDE 201 - Introduction to Leadership
  
• LDE 210 - Leadership and Community Engagement
  
• LDE 215 - Digital Collaboration and Social Change
  
• LDE 360 - Leadership in Groups and Teams
  
• LDE 365 - Project Leadership
  
• LDE 370 - Innovation and Creative Problem Solving
  
• LDE 373 - Women in Leadership
  
• LDE 373 - Women in Leadership
  
• LDE 499 - Special Topics in Leadership
  

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 are typically 3 credits.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

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 under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSU is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate 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. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSU, 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 and staff 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 who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Leadership or closely-related field.
  
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educational excellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas).
  

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Leadership or closely-related field.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.
  
• Previous teaching or training experience.
  
• Previous experience teaching social justice principles/concepts.
  
• Local knowledge of the Southern Nevada business community.
  

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSU employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSU and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
16.8%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.

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;
• 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
06/30/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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

Nevada State College


To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSU-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Part-Time-Instructor---Leadership_R0137586?workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf011e7533c019c034ee08&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08&workerSubType=50c3b1d33725019868fc68642701619e

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