Part-time Instructor, Nursing

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
[email protected] 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

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.

• Administer student evaluations

• Participate in orientation and faculty meetings as requested

• Participate in student retention activities as requested

• Promote college educational programs and services to the communities served by WNC

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the specified discipline or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college level courses is preferred.

• Experience with distance education/web-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. This position is primarily based on our Carson campus but may have some work periodically on our Fallon and Douglas campuses.

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:

• [email protected] OR 775-445-4425

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

[email protected] | (775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

15.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

• References

• Unofficial Transcripts

Posting Close Date

10/7/2025

Note to Applicant

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.