Part Time Instructor - Sociology

Nevada State College • Henderson, NV

38d • Remote

About The Position

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 online courses in the NS SOC catalogue with particular need for Principles of Sociology (SOC 101). 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 range from 3 credits. 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 8,300, with 8,279 undergraduate students and 116 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Sociology or closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of experience and/or training in teaching in higher education.
• Evidence of training, skills, and/or experience in online teaching and learning.
• Substantiated record of ability to work independently and reliably.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Evidence of the ability to adapt classroom lectures and assignments to the needs and goals of the NS student body.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services