Instructor, Chemistry/Biology (Fallon)

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

Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible, Tenure Track

This position will teach full time, in person, at a college or high school campus location. This position is for the Fallon Campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field

• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting

• Experience with curriculum, program development and online education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time)

• Design standards-based instructional content and delivery systems including online instruction

• Develop and grade assignments, projects and exams and projects to evaluate student learning and progress

• Monitor student progress

• Maintain accurate attendance rosters and submit student grades, as required

• Deliver courses at all program levels

• Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours/week/semester

• Participate in meetings, activities, and gatherings, as appropriate, that support student achievement, school operations, and/or faculty/industry collaboration

• Support student learning by incorporating pedagogical strategies that promote student engagement and success such as active learning, projects, and authentic, problem-based activities

• Assist, where needed, with promotion through open houses, school visits, tours, development of promotional material, social media, or other relevant activities

• Assist with student advising and registration, as needed

• Use a student-centered focus to engage in regular data collection and program review/assessment; identify and recommend opportunities for program improvement to maintain industry relevance

• Build and sustain relationships with current and potential external partners, to include accreditors/inspectors, industry and K-12 partners

• Lead, manage and/or participate in subject specific industry advisory committees

• Participate in strategic planning, goal setting, course and program assessment, and development of course outlines and learning objectives

• Collaborate with colleagues and serve on college and NSHE committees, as needed/assigned

• Maintain industry-standard knowledge and skill

• Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high-quality learning experience for students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use industry-relevant technology

• Knowledge and ability to use a computer, digital applications, software and internet

• Effective communication skills with students, faculty and other community members

• Knowledge of and ability to execute current teaching methods, vocational and academic curriculum, and education programs

• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum and assessment using appropriate teaching methodologies

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive and/or confidential issues

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Effective teaching, facilitation and classroom management skills

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

The salary grade is based on the selected candidate's level of academic preparation: COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC SALARY GRADES. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on years of related, professional experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: ACADEMIC SALARY SCHEDULE-COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 17.5%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 17.5% for a total contribution rate of 35%. 

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHE’s contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information. 

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS. 

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit. For additional information, please see: Windfall Elimination Provision

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails.

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff 

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. 

• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits

• An academic faculty senate represents full-time, academic faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

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 sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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.