Instructor, English - Fallon

Western Nevada College; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Nevada College is seeking an Academic Faculty member for the Fallon campus to teach English at transfer and developmental levels, including online modalities. The position requires 171-day terms, benefits, and tenure-track status.

Responsibilities include teaching at least 30 credits annually, advising students, participating in program reviews, and serving on college committees. Occasional travel and possible reassignment to other sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in English or closely related field.
• Experience teaching college level courses.
• Experience teaching with distance education/online teaching modalities.
• Occasional travel to assigned locations is required; incumbents must hold a valid driver’s license on hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 30 credits a year.
• Teach day and evening transfer-level and developmental English classes.
• Develop 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.

Skills

Experience teaching college level

Distance education/online teaching

Travel/Driver license

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Ph.D. from regionally accredited university

Job description

Contact

Human Resources [e-mail] [phone]

2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703

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

Department Contact

Cassandra Luster, Administrative Assistant 4, Liberal Arts & Sciences [e-mail] AND/OR 775-445-4469

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

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 at 19.25%. 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.

Benefits of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays
• Faculty Benefits The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
• Free parking and plenty of it!
• No State income tax!
• Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members
• WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook

Employment Details

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Title IX Statement

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator: Victor Navarro at [e-mail] or [phone].

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five-county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. One of four community colleges in the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Documents detailing accreditation approval are available at the WNC library.

For additional information, visit our website.

EEO/Title IX Victor Navarro Employee Relations/Title IX Specialist 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703, [phone] (telephone) [phone] (fax) [e-mail]