Instructor - Jumpstart, English

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Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach English (ENG) 100-102 and Academic and Life Skills (ALS) 101 courses through the CSN Jumpstart Program at a Clark County School District (CCSD) high school.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Teach ENG 100, ENG 101, ENG 102, and/or ALS 101 at a Clark County School District (CCSD) high school.

• Meet course learning outcomes established by the CSN English Department.

• Develop course materials using required English Department texts or Open Educational Resources (OER).

• Submit course syllabi to the CSN English Dual Enrollment Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.

• Use CANVAS to deliver course content and manage student learning.

• Maintain course rigor and uphold college-level academic standards.

• Communicate CSN deadlines and important dates to students (e.g., add/drop, withdrawal deadlines).

• Ensure CSN class rosters match high school rosters using MyCSN.

• Submit final grades by the required deadlines and process grade changes, when applicable.

• Communicate regularly with the CSN English Dual Enrollment Coordinator regarding course-related questions or issues.

• Participate in a course evaluation once per academic year.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be pre-approved by the English Department, Office of Dual Credit & Early College Programming, and Jumpstart Program before submitting an application in Workday.

• ENG Courses: Master's degree in English, Linguistics, Creative Writing, Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Writing; OR a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester credits in the teaching field.

• ALS Courses: Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Student Personnel Services, or Educational Leadership from a regionally accredited college or university. College teaching or professional experience in college success or personal development courses is required.

• Must have a working knowledge of CSN Student Services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching at a community college.

SALARY:

• $1,000.00 per class, per semester. 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 

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.