Part Time Instructor - Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education

Nevada State University; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 1,200 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University seeks qualified individuals to join an open adjunct pool for Early Childhood Education. Open to in-person, online, or hybrid courses; appointments are made as-needed by the department. Adjunct faculty are compensated at $1,160 per credit hour, with courses ranging from 1–3 credits.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and close only when a recruitment decision has been made. The university encourages diverse backgrounds and inclusive teaching practices to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Education is required.
• Minimum three years full-time teaching experience with birth through 2nd grade.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach open pool adjunct courses in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Courses range from 1–3 credits and compensation is per credit hour.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technology skills

Active learning

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Education

Job description

Part Time Instructor - Teacher Education - Early ChildhoodEducation

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. Toensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keepin mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Yourapplication may not be considered if you do not attach the requireddocuments.
• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessedthrough your candidate home account. Completed applications must besubmitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitmenthas closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when ahiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Description

Nevada State University actively maintains an open pool ofqualified individuals to be selected on an as-needed basis by thedepartment to fulfil 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 or hybrid courses in Early ChildhoodEducation.

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 range from 1-3 credits.

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 Early Childhood Education or Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time experience teachingchildren, birth through 2nd grade.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educationalexcellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technologyskills.
• 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 minimumqualifications at the time of application in order to be consideredfor the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or Education.
• Previous teaching experience with undergraduate students.
• Relevant experience in birth through 2nd grade settings.
• Experience in web-based coursework.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovativeteaching.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the NevadaSystem of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC,GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday tofind and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHEInstitutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in thesearch box which will navigate to the internal job postingsite.

If you complete an application outside of the internal applicationprocess, your application will be returned and you will have toreapply as an internal applicant which may delay yourapplication.

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 theresume/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 documents may 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 theNevada 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.