Instructor - Chemistry

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Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Chemistry (CHEM) courses, primarily in an on-ground format, with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will include college-level Chemistry courses, based on departmental needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in the field. 

• Develop syllabi and course materials. 

• Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocol and college's learning management system. 

• 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.  

Required Qualifications

• For Lab Instructor: Bachelor in the teaching field or a cognate discipline from a regionally accredited College or University

• For Lecture Instructor: Master of Science or PhD in the teaching field or a cognate discipline from a regionally accredited College or University (with a minimum 18 graduate units in the discipline).

• For Both Lab Instructors and Lecture Instructors: Ability to use educational technology, such as Word, PowerPoint and Canvas LMS (learning management system); Ability and willingness to use campus email for all official communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Salary

$925.00 per credit hour. Courses/Credits assigned may vary by semester.

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

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 

47.5%

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.