Part - Time Instructor, Astronomy, Physics, and Engineering - FY 2027

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 1,051,281 - 1,497,279; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking part-time instructors for Astronomy, Physics, and Engineering courses. The role involves teaching college-level courses on campus with opportunities for online instruction.

Instructors will develop course materials, evaluate student competencies, and maintain instructional records. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree for lab courses and a Master's/PhD for lecture courses, with proficiency in educational technology. Salary is $925 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Lab Instructor; Master's/PhD for Lecture Instructor.
• Ability to use educational technology such as Word, PowerPoint, and the Canvas LMS.
• Willingness to communicate via campus email.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in Astronomy, Physics, and Engineering.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of course competencies.

Skills

Educational technology

Communication

Student advisement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a Master’s/PhD in the field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Overview

CSN is seeking part‑time instructors to teach Astronomy, Physics, and Engineering courses, primarily on campus with opportunities for online instruction.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach college‑level courses in the designated disciplines.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Maintain instructional records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established protocols and the college’s learning management system.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide an excellent teaching experience, student advisement, recruitment activities, and program/curriculum development.
• Teach at multiple campuses in Clark County and be available for day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Required Qualifications

• For Lab Instructor: Bachelor’s degree in the field or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
• For Lecture Instructor: Master of Science or PhD in the field or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university (minimum 18 graduate units in the discipline).
• For both Lab and Lecture instructors: Ability to use educational technology such as Word, PowerPoint, and the Canvas LMS; willingness to use campus email for official communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Professional Status

• Full‑Time Equivalent: 47.5%
• Exempt: Yes
• Schedule may change based on organizational needs and may include day, evening, or weekend courses.

Salary

$925.00 per credit hour. Course assignments and credit hours may vary by semester.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.