Part-time instructors, or PTIs, bring a vital combination of academic knowledge and practical experiences to our students’ learning experiences. 

  • PTIs are Integral to Student Success: Our part-time instructors contribute significantly to shaping future educators and mental health professionals — helping prepare students for real-world challenges in education and other fields.
  • You’re Not Alone: Over 40% of the teaching faculty at higher education institutions nationwide are part-time instructors. This means our PTIs are part of a large, diverse, and essential teaching community that supports academic success. You have the chance to shape the lives of the future educators of Southern Nevada.
  • Your Expertise Matters: Our PTIs bring cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience from various industries into the classroom. This real-world insight bridges the gap between theory and practice for students, enriching their education.
  • Part-Timers, Full Impact: Although part-time, your role as an instructor makes a full-time difference in students' lives. Our part-time faculty often become mentors and key influencers in shaping the academic journeys of their students.
  • We Recognize Your Contributions: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ regularly highlights the achievements of its PTIs in internal newsletters and events, ensuring that your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. There are also awards for outstanding PTIs. 

Becoming a Part-Time Instructor

Interested in becoming a part-time instructor? 

  • In general, candidates interested in teaching at the undergraduate level must have at least a master’s degree in the field (or one closely related to it).
  • Candidates interested in teaching graduate and/or doctoral level courses must have a doctoral degree.
  • If you are working on your master’s or doctoral degree, you may apply as long as you complete the degree prior to the start of the course you are teaching.

Additional requirements to teach undergraduate courses

  • The following programs require a master’s degree. Other requirements and preferred qualifications are also noted.

Additional requirements to teach graduate-level courses

The following graduate programs require a master’s degree

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an  and include: 

  • A cover letter stating how your education and experiences make you a suitable candidate
  • Your resume/CV highlighting experience working with students
  • An official or unofficial transcript of your highest or most relevant degree

Information for new or returning PTIs

Congratulations on being selected to teach. The college usually holds a PTI orientation before the fall semester.In addition the university’s learning management system, Canvas, contains helpful tutorials. Here are some other resources to help you get started.

PTI Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

  • As of FY25, the PTI pay rate for a average three-credit courses is $4,050 ($1,350/credit). 
    • For the fall semester, payment to benefit-eligible PTIs is disbursed in five installments (August through December) with benefit coverage beginning in September.
      • For the spring semester, payment to benefit-eligible PTIs is  disbursed in five installments (January through May) with benefit coverage beginning in January. 

Benefits

  • PTIs who are at least 50% full time equivalent (FTE) are eligible for participation in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s
  • Health care coverage, including prescription, vision, and dental benefits
  • Health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Grant-in-Aid program
  • Learn more about benefits for PTIs.