Part - Time Instructor, Communication - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a full-time Instructional Faculty role in the Communication program. The incumbent will teach public speaking courses, evaluate student performances, administer department exams, and post information to Canvas.

Duties include submitting syllabus, gradebooks, attendance, and multiple campus instruction as needed. Minimum qualifications: a Master's degree in Communication Studies and experience teaching public speaking; two years’ teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Studies.
• Experience teaching public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach public speaking course content.
• Evaluate student performances.
• Administer department exams.
• Post information to Learning Management Software (CANVAS).
• Complete assessment assignments.
• Teach research skills, outline writing and oral communication skills.
• Submit semester documents including syllabus, exams, gradebooks, attendance, and participation rosters.
• Willingness to teach courses in-person at multiple campus locations.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Communication Studies

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Job Description

The individual will be primarily responsible for teaching communication courses for College of Southern Nevada.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach public speaking course content.
• Evaluate student performances.
• Administer department exams.
• Post information to Learning Management Software (CANVAS).
• Complete assessment assignments.
• Teach research skills, outline writing and oral communication skills.
• Submit semester documents including, but not limited to, syllabus, exams, gradebooks, attendance, and participation rosters.
• Willingness to teach courses in-person at multiple campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Studies.
• Experience teaching public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' or more of experience teaching public speaking.

Salary Information

$925 Per Instructional Unit/Credit ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent 48.8%

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job.
• Cover letter
• Sample public speaking course syllabus
• Unofficial College Transcripts
• Optional - Course evaluations

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

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Other Information

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. As a comprehensive, multi-campus community college, and the largest and most ethnically diverse institution in the state of Nevada, 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. 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.

Contact Information

Director – Office of Institutional Equity, College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus, Room E-424, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

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