Instructor, Biological Sciences – Tenure Track

Jobtailor; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a Master’s-level biology instructor to teach BIOL 189, BIOL 190, and organismal biology courses across multiple campuses. You will design syllabi, craft course materials, and implement effective instructional strategies that meet discipline standards.

You will assess student mastery, participate in program assessment and curricular development, and collaborate in department and college activities.

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.
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with State and Federal resource management agencies.
• Ability to teach transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for specified biology and organismal biology courses.
• Ability to teach on multiple campuses during the day or evening hours.
• Required resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references, and unofficial academic transcripts.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.; CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas absent exceptional circumstances.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check if required.
• Ability to perform job-related tasks if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in biology and organismal biology-related coursework.
• Teach transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for BIOL 189, BIOL 190, and organismal biology courses such as wildlife ecology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy.
• Apply instructional strategies appropriate to the student population and discipline standards.
• Develop clear syllabi and effective course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies.
• Participate in course and program assessment and curricular development.
• Participate in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities.
• Serve on department, school, and college-wide committees focused on planning and institutional decision-making.
• Establish positive working relationships with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Teach on multiple campuses during day or evening hours.
• Support student achievement and success and contribute to excellence in teaching and learning.

Skills

Instruction In Biology

Organismal Biology Coursework

Course Material Development

Student Assessment

Curricular Development

Education

Master of Science in Biological Science

Job description

• Provide instruction in biology and organismal biology-related coursework
• Teach transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for BIOL 189, BIOL 190, and one or more organismal biology courses including wildlife ecology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy
• Apply instructional strategies appropriate to the student population and discipline standards
• Develop clear syllabi and effective course materials
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies
• Participate in course and program assessment and curricular development
• Participate in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities
• Serve on department, school, and college-wide committees focused on planning and institutional decision-making
• Establish positive working relationships with diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Teach on multiple campuses during day or evening hours
• Support student achievement and success and contribute to excellence in teaching and learning

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with State and Federal resource management agencies
• Ability to teach transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for specified biology and organismal biology courses
• Ability to teach on multiple campuses during the day or evening hours
• Required resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references, and unofficial academic transcripts
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.; CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas absent exceptional circumstances
• Ability to pass a criminal background check if required
• Ability to perform job-related tasks if required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in teaching biology and organismal biology courses, including the development of effective course materials and assessment strategies. Establishes positive relationships with diverse student populations while contributing to departmental and institutional decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master Of Science Degree In Biological Science
• Teaching Experience In Organismal Biology
• Knowledge Of State And Federal Resource Management
• Ability To Teach On Multiple Campuses
• Course Development And Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Instruction In Biology
• Organismal Biology Coursework
• Course Material Development
• Student Assessment
• Curricular Development

Soft Skills

• Positive Working Relationships
• Collaboration With Faculty And Staff
• Support For Student Achievement

Industry Keywords

• Wildlife Ecology
• Herpetology
• Ornithology
• Mammalogy
• College-Level Teaching