Part Time Instructor - Art

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University is seeking a part-time Art instructor to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis in Las Vegas/Henderson, NV. Adjunct faculty are hired to fulfill in-person instruction and are compensated per 3-credit course.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in studio art or a closely related field and demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required, with in-state commuting to Las Vegas area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in studio art or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate art courses in accordance with established course objectives and departmental standards.
• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction that promotes student learning and academic success.
• Develop and maintain course materials, assignments, assessments, and grading criteria as appropriate.
• Utilize instructional technologies and learning management systems to support teaching and communication.
• Collaborate with department faculty and staff as needed to support program and student success.

Education

Master's degree in studio art or closely related field

Job description

Part Time Instructor - Art

Nevada State University 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.

Nevada State invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person courses in Art.

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,160 per credit hour. Courses are 3 credits.

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 of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority 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. 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 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 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate art courses in accordance with established course objectives and departmental standards.
• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction that promotes student learning and academic success.
• Develop and maintain course materials, assignments, assessments, and grading criteria as appropriate.
• Utilize instructional technologies and learning management systems to support teaching and communication.
• Collaborate with department faculty and staff as needed to support program and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in studio art 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 (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
• Must live in or be able to commute to the Las Vegas/Henderson, NV area for in-person classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.
• Previous teaching experience.

Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027

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