Part Time Instructor - Counseling

Nevada State University

Nevada State University invites applications for an open pool of adjunct faculty for in-person/hybrid or online courses in Counseling. 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 are 3 credits.

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.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience.
• If applying to teach online asynchronous courses, evidence of engaging content delivery that goes beyond reading textbook chapters (e.g., recorded lectures or videos; application assignments).

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating the courses you have experience to teach, examples of active learning/inclusive practices you use in the modality you are applying to teach, and preferred teaching availability (if applying for in-person/hybrid courses);
• Sample syllabus and/or course assignment/activity;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.