Part - Time Instructor - Department of Early Childhood Education - FY

Part-Time Instructor – Department of Early Childhood Education – FY 2026 Job Description

Please note:

This job announcement is not an offer of employment. This requisition has been established to collect a robust candidate pool for part‑time positions that may become available within the designated discipline  a part‑time position becomes available within the discipline, the hiring department will review the application material of the candidates who have applied and will invite select candidates to interview based on their qualifications.

Should a candidate be selected for a part‑time instructor position, no minimum course load is guaranteed and teaching assignments, if any, are contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, minimum student enrollment and/or department need. No reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided to local or out of area/out of state candidates and there is no guarantee of continued or future part‑time and/or full‑time employment.

• Teach courses in the Early Childhood Education curriculum drawing from real classroom teaching experience.
• Capable of teaching subjects in ECE Foundation of Education, ECE Guidance, ECE Curriculum, Human Growth and Development, The Exceptional Child.
• Develop syllabi and course materials; evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes; provide an excellent learning experience as well as student advisement.
• Multi‑campus teaching may be required as well as online, web‑remote, or hybrid.

Applications will be considered on an as‑needed basis determined by course availability.

This position will be paid $925.00 per lecture credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

* This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• OR Education, Special Education, Education Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, ESL.
• OR with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and 10 years of recent classroom teaching experience.

Exempt:
Yes

Full‑Time Equivalent: 30.0%

• Resume – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover letter.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial College Transcripts – If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date: 06/30/2026

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement. This position may require that a criminal background check 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. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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