Part-Time Instructor, Biology - FY 2025
College of Southern Nevada
CSN - North Las Vegas Campus, NV
ID: 7264409 (Ref.No. R0143686)
Posted: July 19, 2024
Job Description
The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing 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.
- Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
Job Description
Please Note:
This job announcement is not an offer of employment. This requisition has been established to collect a robust candidate pool for part-time positions that may become available within the designated discipline at CSN. If a part-time position becomes available within the discipline, the hiring department will review the application material of the candidates who have applied and will invite select candidates to interview based on their qualifications. Should a candidate be selected for a part-time instructor position, no minimum course load is guaranteed and teaching assignments, if any, are contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, minimum student enrollment and/or department need. No reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided to local or out of area/out of state candidates and there is no guarantee of continued or future part-time and/or full-time employment.
Core Responsibilities:
Teach transferable, entry-level lectures and/or laboratories in Majors or Non-majors Biology
Develop syllabi and course materials as directed by the Lead Faculty Member and/or Lab Coordinator
Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes
Required Qualifications for teaching Lectures
MS in Biological Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited College or University
Experience teaching General Biology Lectures
Ability to use educational technologies such as Learning Management Systems and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to use email for official communications
Required Qualifications for teaching Labs
BS in Biological Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited College or University
Experience teaching General Biology labs or experience in a laboratory situation
Ability to use educational technologies such as Learning Management Systems and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to use email for official communications
Salary
$925.00 per lecture credit hour. Credits will vary by semester. $46.25 for labs.
Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.
Note to Applicant
Applicants must fully document their education and experience to demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications of the position.
All attachment(s) must be received on or before the closing date posted on the job announcements.
This position may require a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate selected for hire. References may be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. HR may attempt to verify academic credentials.
Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
15.0%Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
- Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial College Transcripts - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.
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Posting Close Date
06/30/2025Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check 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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.