Lecturer of College Success

Lecturer of College Success

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of 9-month, non-tenure track Lecturer of College Success in the First-Year Experience (FYE) program, to begin Fall 2025. To be eligible, applicants must be able to teach first-year courses in a discipline within the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business, particularly in biology, English composition, or psychology.

The Lecturer of College Success will join the First-Year Experience program and will play a key role integrating high-quality instruction and a supportive student learning experience in critical gateway courses.

Upon successful hire, all full-time faculty are required to live and work in the state of Nevada.

About the First Year Experience at Nevada State:

The Lecturer of College Success will work with colleagues to teach a College Success course that integrates best practices to unite learning communities, peer mentoring and other non-cognitive support with excellent instruction. This position will also teach introductory courses in a specific discipline.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

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 under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (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.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more sections per semester of our College Success course. This course for first-year students covers fundamental college perspectives and skills, as well as NS resources.
• Teach introductory (100- or 200- level) classes in specific discipline to make up the remainder of the 12-credit load each fall and spring semester (for a total of 24 credits per 9-month academic year).
• Collaborate with the RISE Peer Mentor program to enhance student success, including working with an embedded peer mentor in the College Success course.
• Collaborate with other FYE Lecturers to design and implement improvements to the First-Year Experience program.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees and complete other forms of service.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a relevant field closely related to one of the teaching areas within the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business.
• Ability to teach the College Success course and an introductory course(s) in one of the disciplines in the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business, particularly in biology, English composition, or psychology (Review our course list for 100- or 200-level introductory courses).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, particularly with a largely first-generation and/or diverse student population.
• Willingness to contribute to student success initiatives.
• Commitment to working in a collegial environment to support inclusion and equity for our diverse student body.
• 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:

• Ability to teach introductory courses in biology, English composition, or psychology.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching and academic support practices that promote inclusion and success for undergraduate students, particularly those from historically under-represented and first-generation populations.
• Prior success contributing to a successful First-Year Experience program at the college or university level.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Non-tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $46,577. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

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
100.0%

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 CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, 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.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

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.

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