Instructor - Workforce Development

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

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or [email protected].

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 programand/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.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific content areas, instructional approaches, and program concepts they would be interested in developing and/or teaching as part of the application and interview process. 

Note that employment offers may be conditional until the candidate successfully passes a background investigation which may consist of more than one verification procedure.

Visit us on the web at https://nevadastate.edu/workforcedevelopment and our program registration pages at https://workforcedevelopment.nevadastate.edu to learn more about current and upcoming Workforce Development programming.

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:

• 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.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• List of program(s) of interest plus short description of courses you are able to teach and/or develop;
• 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.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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

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