Part-Time Instructor, Sociology

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process, you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned courses and be available to students during the contract period

• Prepare course syllabi, course outlines (if necessary) and related instructional materials

• Maintain student records, including attendance and grades

• Participate in orientation and faculty meetings as requested

• Participate in student retention activities

• Maintain student records in accordance with college and government regulations

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the specified discipline or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Master's degree (i.e., BA+5 yrs related professional experience). A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college level courses is preferred

• Experience with distance education/online-teaching modalities is desirable

• Fluency in Spanish is desirable

Additional Information

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Compensation:

Click the link below to visit our Forms & Downloads page. The current rate for LOA compensation can be found by clicking on Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule under the list of Salary Schedules

Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule

Questions

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Cassandra Luster, Division Assistant IIII

• cassandra.luster@wnc.edu OR 775-445-4469

​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact: 

humanresources@wnc.edu | (775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. 

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.