Part Time Instructor - Photography/Cinematography

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 4,408,320 - 5,234,880; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University seeks adjunct faculty to teach Photography/Cinematography in person in Las Vegas. Positions are part-time and temporary, open as courses become available.

Compensation is $1,160 per credit hour; each course is three credits. Open-pool adjunct opportunities, with ongoing applications and recruitment closing when a hiring decision is made.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in photography, film production, or a 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.
• Must live in or be able to commute to the Las Vegas/Henderson, NV area for in-person classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in photography/cinematography 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.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in photography/film

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach Photography/Cinematography courses in person at Nevada State University. Positions are part‑time and temporary, filled as courses become available.

Compensation: $1,160 per credit hour; courses are three credits each.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in photography/cinematography 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.
• 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 photography, film production, or a 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.
• 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.

Employment Details

Open‑pool adjunct faculty position subject to availability of courses. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; recruitment will close when a hiring decision is made. Position is temporary and part‑time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neva State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.