Part Time Instructor - Student Teaching Supervisor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 1,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty to provide in-person student teaching supervision. Adjuncts are paid at $1,000 per credit hour with courses ranging 1–6 credits, and postings remain open on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.

The institution emphasizes inclusive excellence, serving a diverse student population and maintaining standards for quality teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teaching area.
• Minimum of three 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.
• Please meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application to be considered.

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

K-12 teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Mentoring undergraduates

Active learning strategies

Education

Master’s degree in teaching area

Doctorate in teaching area

Job description

About the Institution

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.

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).
• Please note: 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.

Posting Close Date06/30/2027

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.

Additional Information

Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

EEO/Title IX Statement

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 service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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Nevada State University 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 University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

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