Part Time Instructor - Anatomy and Physiology

Part Time Instructor - Anatomy and Physiology

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.

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• 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 apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

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 courses in Anatomy and Physiology, such as
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 224 Human Anatomy
and Physiology II lecture and labs. The bulk of the students
enrolling into these courses are primarily pre-licensure nursing
students. Nevada State University is the only undergraduate program
in the state to have human cadavers for dissection.

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

Adjunct faculty members are compensated at the rate of $1,160 per
credit hour and $2,000 per credit hour for lab. Lectures are 3
credits and labs are 1 credit.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• MS/MPH or terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) with a strong

physiology background either as an undergraduate or at the graduate
level.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, educational

excellence, and mentoring undergraduate students.

• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional,

first-generation student population.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology

skills.

• 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:

• Ph.D. in Anatomy, Physiology, or Kinesiology.
• Terminal Degrees: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of

Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Chiropractor (DC), Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM).

• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative

teaching.

• Previous teaching experience.
• Evidence of instructional effectiveness at the

college/university level.

• Experience with cadaver and other dissections to lead

dissection lab sessions

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.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

16.8%

Required Attachment(s)

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 apply@nevadastate.edu.

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;

• 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.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

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.

Nevada State University

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSU-external/job/NSU---Main-Campus/Part-Time-Instructor--Anatomy-and-Physiology_R0152218?workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf011e7533c019c034ee08&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08&workerSubType=50c3b1d33725019868fc68642701619e&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf0125f832c319c034ef08

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