Instructor, Nursing - Tenure Track - Spring 2027 (Revised)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance

Time off options

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

On-site Early Childhood Education

Professional development

Diversity affinity groups

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to teach at least 15 instructional units per semester across online and in-class formats, including skills labs and clinicals. Maintain licensure, participate in curriculum development, and support student outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an unencumbered NV RN license and an iCNA license, with preferred MSN/Doctorate and CNE credentials.

Qualifications

• iCNA license is required.
• Un-encumbered NV RN license is required.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screens, and vaccinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least 15 instructional units per semester across online and in-class lectures, skills labs, and clinicals/practicums.
• Maintain regular office hours and licensure/certifications.
• Contribute to curriculum/syllabi development and assess student mastery of outcomes.
• Serve on program/department/college-wide committees and participate in meetings.

Skills

iCNA license

NV RN license

background checks

Education

Master's in Nursing or MSN candidate

Doctorate in Nursing (preferred)

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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‑quarters 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. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities. CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock‑climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park. Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world‑class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family‑friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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 visit https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Position Summary

Position Summary *This position is open until filled Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Teach at least 15 instructional units per semester of nursing courses, including online and in‑class lectures, skills labs, and clinicals/practicums. Keep regular office hours and maintain licensure, certifications, and health documents. Participate the in development of curriculum, syllabi, and course materials; evaluate mastery of skills and competencies required by the learning outcomes. Serve on program, department, school, and college‑wide committees, and participate in meetings and activities. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• iCNA License.
• Un‑encumbered NV RN License.
• This position requires the ability to pass background checks, drug screens, and provide all vaccinations/titers as required by the nursing department and/or health care facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.
• Master's of Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college or university or enrolled in Master’s of Nursing degree in a Nursing program from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Previous teaching experience as a nursing faculty member.
• Ability to teach multiple nursing topics/subjects.
• Experience working with diverse‑cultural student populations.
• Grant writing.
• Published within professional nursing journals.

Starting Salary Information

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 $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 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. The selected candidate may choose Tenure Track or Market Factor salary Market Factor Salary: $57,264.00 Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract 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: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number), Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team). 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.

National Search Out of Area/State Candidates

May be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

Additional Job Information

Reporting: (to be specified in final offer) National Search. *The job posting is open until filled and the closing date is 01/19/2027. After the closing date, applications will no longer be accepted. All applicants must ensure they submit all required attachments prior to the job closing date. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications ... 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. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Internal Applicants

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. To prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date. Posting Close Date: 01/19/2027. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. can apply. CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas. Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, CSN, as Nevada’s largest college and one of the largest in the nation, operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the southern Nevada area. CSN educates over 50,000 students, including more than 14,000 non-credit students annually. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers education opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas. CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution. The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success. CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students. As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population.

EEO/Title IX

College of Southern Nevada does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). CSN's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Dr. Armen Asherian, Director – Office of Institutional Equity, College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus, Room E-424, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found online at https://www.csn.edu/title-ix. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found on CSN's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.