Instructor - Sociology

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Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Sociology courses in an on-campus setting at one or more of its three main campuses: North Las Vegas, West Charleston, and Henderson. Teaching assignments will primarily include introductory Sociology courses (SOC 101) that support the Associate of Arts in Sociology and General Education requirements across multiple degree programs. Additional Sociology courses may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Core Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsibilities include teaching live, on-campus courses in the Sociology curriculum in support of the Sociology Associate of Arts Degree and General Education requirements for other degree programs.

• Courses will consist mostly of introductory level (Soc 101) courses, although others may be available based on departmental needs

• Multi-campus teaching may be required to meet departmental needs

• Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocol

• Develop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policy

• Teach the course objectives and fully utilize the department-selected textbook

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

• Provide students with syllabi that meet college, department, and program requirements

• Effectively evaluate student performance while meeting assessment guidelines

• Complete assessment assignments

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Sociology or Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching College Sociology or related courses

• Experience with CANVAS or other learning management systems

• Skills in the use and operation of basic computer software

Salary Information

• $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 

15.0%

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.