Part-Time Instructor, Music

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 16,740 - 30,132; Part time

Job summary

Western Nevada College in Nevada is seeking a part-time instructor to teach assigned courses, prepare syllabi, and maintain student records during the contract period. You will participate in orientation and faculty meetings and support student retention activities, while ensuring records comply with regulations.

Degree requirements include a Master’s in the discipline or a related field, or BA plus 5 years of related experience; a Bachelor's is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the specified discipline or a closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and be available to students during the contract period.
• Prepare course syllabi, course outlines (if necessary) and related instructional materials.
• Maintain student records, including attendance and grades.
• Participate in orientation and faculty meetings as requested.
• Participate in student retention activities.
• Maintain student records in accordance with college and government regulations.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Distance education experience

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or related field

Equivalent education/experience (BA + 5 yrs)

Bachelor’s degree required

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and be available to students during the contract period
• Prepare course syllabi, course outlines (if necessary) and related instructional materials
• Maintain student records, including attendance and grades
• Participate in orientation and faculty meetings as requested
• Participate in student retention activities
• Maintain student records in accordance with college and government regulations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the specified discipline or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Master's degree (i.e., BA+5 yrs related professional experience).
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college level courses is preferred
• Experience with distance education/online‑teaching modalities is desirable
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable

Additional Information

This is a part‑time, temporary/seasonal position. Exempt: Yes. Full‑time equivalent: 15.0%. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Compensation

Click the link below to visit our Forms & Downloads page. The current rate for LOA compensation can be found by clicking on Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule under the list of Salary Schedules Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule Questions. Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department: Cassandra Luster, Division Assistant IIII [e-mail] OR 775-445-4469

Required Attachments

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

EEO Statement

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) 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 but not limited to service‑connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.