Part Time Instructor - Student Teaching Supervisor

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 11,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person student teaching supervision.

Adjuncts are compensated at $1,000 per credit hour (courses range from 1-6 credits) and postings are made as-needed based on course availability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in teaching area required.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to teaching, educational excellence, and mentoring undergraduates.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the quality of the placement experience for the student teacher.
• Conduct a total of eight visits to each student teacher throughout their placement period.
• Conduct formal observations during each visit to the student teacher.
• Establish a cooperative relationship and regular communication with district teacher.
• Serve as the official liaison between the district school and Nevada State University School of Education.
• Conduct mid-term and final evaluations of the student teacher(s).
• Attend designated seminar classes as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in teaching area

3+ years K-12 teaching experience

Job description

Job Description

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 student teaching supervision.

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

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,000 per credit hour. Courses range from 1-6 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

• Overseeing the quality of the placement experience for the student teacher.
• Conduct a total of eight visits to each student teacher throughout their placement period.
• Conduct formal observations during each visit to the student teacher.
• Establish a cooperative relationship and regular communication with district teacher.
• Serve as the official liaison between the district school and Nevada State University School of Education.
• Conduct mid-term and final evaluations of the student teacher(s).
• Attend designated seminar classes as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in teaching area.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time experience teaching children in K-12.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educational excellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.
• Commitment to active learning and teaching strategies.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in teaching area.
• Previous teaching experience with undergraduate students.
• Relevant experience in K-12 settings.
• Experience in web-based coursework.

Additional Details

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 16.8%

Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027

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

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.