Instructor, English - Fallon

Nevada System of Higher Education • Fallon, NV

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About The Position

Western Nevada College is hiring a tenure-track, benefits-eligible academic faculty member on a 171-day contract. The position is based at the Fallon campus and includes required travel to other rural locations in WNC’s service region. Future reassignment may be possible according to student and institutional needs, including teaching at other campuses, remote sites, rural centers, online, or by remote video. The expected start date is the Fall 2027 semester.

The instructor teaches at least 30 credits annually, including day and evening transfer-level and developmental English courses. The role also includes student advising, program review and academic assessment, committee service, and college and community service. Instructors perform duties specified in the Board of Regents Handbook and other duties as assigned.

This position requires occasional travel to assigned locations. The employee must hold a valid driver’s license upon hire and as a condition of continued employment. A criminal background check may be required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in English or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching college-level courses.
• Experience teaching with distance education or online teaching modalities.
• Valid driver’s license upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. from a regionally accredited university.
• Experience teaching developmental courses.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Experience with literacy education.
• Experience with writing and coaching at a writing center.
• Experience with program assessment.
• Thorough understanding of the purpose and function of a community college.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 30 credits per year.
• Teach day and evening transfer-level and developmental English classes.
• Develop and teach using traditional and alternative methodologies, including interactive video and web-based instruction.
• Participate in student advisement.
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment.
• Serve on college and system committees as required.
• Participate in college and community service activities.
• Perform responsibilities set forth in Board of Regents Handbook, Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to assigned locations within the WNC service region.

Benefits

• NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA), with a 19.25% employee contribution matched by the College at 19.25%; employees are 100% vested from the first day.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, including pre-tax and Roth 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Employer-paid long-term disability program.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual leave for A-contract employees and sick leave for A- and B-contract employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Faculty and staff membership at the WNC Fitness Center.
• Employee Assistance Program resources and assistance through ComPsych.
• Discounted staff rates at the Child Development Center.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, disability, and legal services.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level