Instructor - Political Science

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Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Political Science courses, primarily in an on-ground format, with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will include Introduction to American Politics (PSC 101), a four-credit course that includes a Nevada Constitution and Politics component.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in the field. 

• Develop syllabi and course materials. 

• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes. 

• Provide an excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development. 

• Teach at multiple campuses in Clark County. 

• Be available to teach day, evening and/or weekend courses.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in political science (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught (also from a regionally accredited college or university).

Salary

$925.00 per instructional unit. Credits will vary by semester.

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note 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.