Part Time Instructor - Workforce Development

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty to fulfill part‑time temporary instructional needs in Workforce Development programs across Nevada. Compensation is per credit hour, with 1–6 credits per course.

Positions may be in-person, online, or hybrid formats, determined by program availability. Applications are reviewed on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

• Youth Programs: High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Professional & Continuing Education Programs: Bachelor’s degree or five years of related industry experience with appropriate industry‑recognized certification(s) in the teaching area, or closely‑related field.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Confer with Workforce Development staff to discuss program goals, course objectives, course material, and assessments.
• Develop course objectives and deliver a curriculum that utilizes innovative classroom techniques and methodologies to offer students challenging learning opportunities.
• Engage students in learning activities throughout the entirety of the course to enhance their learning and skill development.
• Complete skill and project assessments to highlight successful completion of course.
• Monitor student success and address inadequate progress with applicable individuals.
• Network with college and community resources to include creative active‑learning experiences.
• Participate in program development meetings and coordinate with instructional designer to develop web‑based content.
• Improve program delivery through continuous improvement of course(s).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Mentorship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

5 years related industry experience

Job description

Job Overview

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, online, or hybrid courses in Nevada State University's Workforce Development programs.

Applications will be considered on an as‑needed basis determined by program and/or course availability.

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,000-1,200 per credit hour equivalent, dependent on instructional level, and subject matter expertise, with courses ranging from 1-6 credits.

About the Department

Workforce Development programs reflect the Nevada State University institutional mission by providing innovative, accessible, and career‑relevant educational opportunities that support lifelong learning and workforce advancement across Nevada.

As the non‑credit education division of Nevada State University, Workforce Development delivers professional development, continuing education, industry‑aligned training, stackable micro‑credentials, certificates, and digital badges designed to support learners at various stages of their educational and professional journeys.

Programs are intentionally designed to build upon participants’ prior learning, workforce experience, technical education, and career goals while responding to emerging industry and community needs.

The department offers a broad portfolio of programs serving both adult and youth learners through flexible, accelerated, and applied learning formats. Professional and continuing education programs provide in‑demand knowledge and workforce skills through short‑form and modular course offerings lasting up to 15 weeks and made up of 3-6 short courses taught by one or more instructors.

Youth programs support the growth and development of learners through engaging, interdisciplinary educational experiences that promote academic exploration, career awareness, and workforce readiness through programs scheduled as week‑long courses.

Core Responsibilities

• Confer with Workforce Development staff to discuss program goals, course objectives, course material, and assessments.
• Develop course objectives and deliver a curriculum that utilizes innovative classroom techniques and methodologies to offer students challenging learning opportunities.
• Engage students in learning activities throughout the entirety of the course to enhance their learning and skill development.
• Complete skill and project assessments to highlight successful completion of course.
• Monitor student success and address inadequate progress with applicable individuals.
• Network with college and community resources to include creative active‑learning experiences.
• Participate in program development meetings and coordinate with instructional designer to develop web‑based content.
• Improve program delivery through continuous improvement of course(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Youth Programs: High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Professional & Continuing Education Programs: Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of related industry experience with appropriate industry‑recognized certification(s) in the teaching area, or closely‑related field.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technology skills.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, educational excellence, and learner success.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging instructional experiences for diverse learner populations, which may include youth learners, adult professionals, or mixed‑experience audiences.
• Positions involving minors require successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by the University.
• 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

• Graduate or terminal degree in the teaching area(s) or closely related field plus significant industry, professional, leadership, creative, technical, or executive‑level experience relevant to the instructional discipline.
• Previous teaching, training, facilitation, mentoring, or curriculum development experience with youth and/or adult learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning, applied instruction, innovative teaching methodologies, and inclusive educational practices.
• Competency with learning management systems and web‑based instructional platforms, including experience supporting in‑person, hybrid, and/or online learning environments.
• Experience integrating workforce readiness, career exploration, interdisciplinary learning, or industry applications into instructional delivery.

Eligibility and Work Conditions

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent50.0%

Full-time/Part-time: Exempt. Full‑time equivalent 50.0%

Hiring of individuals who meet the posted minimum qualifications is open to the public regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, religious belief, veteran status, disability, or other protected class characteristics. Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

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).

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 (20U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.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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