Part Time Instructor - Psychology

Nevada State University; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 4,794,000 - 6,392,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses in Psychology; modality will depend on teaching assignment.

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at $1,160 per credit hour. Courses are 3-4 credits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and review occurs as course needs arise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or closely-related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Skills

Master's degree in Psychology

Active learning and innovative教学

US work eligibility without visa

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Part Time Instructor - Psychology

Job Description

Nevada State University actively maintains an open pool ofqualified individuals to be selected on an as-needed basis by thedepartment to fulfill part-time temporary instructional needs andapplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Nevada State invites applications for an open pool of adjunctfaculty for in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses in Psychology- modality will depend on teaching assignment.

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

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,160 percredit hour. Courses are 3-4credits.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving publicinstitution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence inteaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverseand largely underserved student population. Designated a HispanicServing (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific IslanderInstitution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teachingand student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution ofhigher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. Amajority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnicminorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% areHispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/AfricanAmerican, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. Weoperate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diversepopulation of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas thatrespects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so ourmembers can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. Inorder to strengthen the university and progress its mission, theuniversity dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflectionto meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, thesurrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with thispromising student population and collaborating with faculty andstaff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing ourinstitution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering aninclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students whoare historically underrepresented in higher education.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology or closely-related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovativeteaching.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note:

Applicants must meet the posted minimumqualifications at the time of application in order to be consideredfor the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of effective teaching, e.g., student evaluations,observations, etc.
• If applying to teach online asynchronous courses, evidence ofengaging content delivery that goes beyond reading textbookchapters (e.g., recorded lectures or videos; applicationassignments).

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

16.8%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the onlyattachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional requiredattachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documentssections of the application, will not be viewable to you after yousubmit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on theapplication for the committee to review. To request updates toattachments, prior to the committee review of applications, pleasecontact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications andexperience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the positionat Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will benotified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documentsmay not be considered.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications in their cover letter. The searchcommittee will use this information during the initial review ofapplication materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of therecruitment process.

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

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, allapplicants must be eligible to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.