Instructor in Organismal Biology

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Job Description

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Please note that application review for this position is expected to begin in February 2027. The projected start date for the successful candidate is August 2027, at the beginning of the Fall 2027 semester.

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. 

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

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Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Instructor in Organismal Biology to provide instruction in biology and organismal biology-related coursework and support student achievement and success while contributing to the College’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides quality instruction for courses required by limited-entry programs in Health Sciences, the Associate of Science Degree in Biology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Environmental Conservation. The Department currently has a strong focus on increasing student throughput into limited-entry Health Sciences programs and supporting the growth of the BAS in Environmental Conservation.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under direct supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: ​

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, successful applicants will support the mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the College of Southern Nevada, the School of Science and Mathematics, and the Department of Biological Sciences by:
• Teaching transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for BIOL 189 Fundamentals of Life Science, BIOL 190 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, and one or more of the following: NRES 310 Wildlife Ecology and Management, BIOL 432 Herpetology, BIOL 433 Ornithology, and BIOL 434 Mammalogy (primary teaching assignment).
• Applying a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of the student population and the standards of the discipline.
• Developing clear syllabi and effective course materials.
• Evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies required by course learning outcomes.
• Participating in course and program assessment and curricular development.
• Participating in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities.
• Serving on department, school, and college-wide committees that focus on unit planning and institutional decision-making.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teaching on multiple campuses during the day or evening hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 

• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with State and Federal resource management agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ​

• Master of Science degree in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
• One year of experience teaching organismal biology at the college level. 

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ph.D. in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
• At least one year of experience teaching organismal biology at a community college.
• At least one year of experience teaching herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrated experience with assessment of course and program student learning outcomes.  
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
• Demonstrated experience working with State and Federal resource management agencies.

SALARY:

• Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master’s degree the salary range would be $64,252 to $82,247 annually. The entire salary range is up to $98,696 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years’ experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. * 

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding. 

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025. 

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

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.