Part - Time Instructor, DOT Transportation - DWED - FY 2027

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) seeks an instructor to train students and industry professionals in public safety, infrastructure integrity, and regulatory compliance aligned with Nevada standards. The role emphasizes proper vehicle inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and safety compliance rather than field inspections.

The candidate will cover CVSA criteria, DOT inspector credentials, HazMat, NBIS, OSHA basics, and ELD/HOS verification in a classroom setting with emphasis on clear

Qualifications

• Instruct on FMCSR, DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Teach CVSA safety inspection criteria.
• HazMat compliance and placarding procedures.
• NBIS bridge inspection concepts for instructors.
• OSHA 10/30 safety basics and regulatory instruction.
• ELD and Hours of Service verification practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction on commercial vehicle safety and regulations.
• Lead step-by-step training for pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Instruct on verifying HOS, ELD data, permits, and hazmat placarding.
• Teach NBIS and roadway safety inspection methodologies.
• Document inspection findings using digital reporting and communicate clearly.

Skills

CVSA inspector knowledge

Nevada DOT inspector credentials

HazMat endorsement

NBIS bridge inspection

OSHA compliance

ELD & HOS standards

Job description

Job Description

Delivers high-quality instructional training to prepare students and industry professionals in public safety, infrastructure integrity, and regulatory compliance aligned with Nevada DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards. The instructor will teach proper vehicle inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and safety compliance rather than performing field inspections directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum Delivery: Teach commercial vehicle, infrastructure, and operational safety compliance according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), OSHA, and DOT standards.
• Inspection Procedures Training: Guide students through step-by-step procedures for conducting pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Regulatory Compliance Instruction: Train learners on how to verify Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, permits, and hazardous materials placarding.
• Infrastructure Safety Concepts: Instruct students on roadway, pavement, and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) inspection methodologies.
• Reporting & Communication: Teach best practices for documenting inspection findings using digital reporting systems, clear driver/public communication, and de-escalation techniques.

Required Knowledge & Certification Background

(Candidates must possess the experience or credentials necessary to instruct on the following DOT-aligned areas in Nevada)

• CVSA Inspector Knowledge: Ability to teach Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety inspection criteria.
• Nevada DOT Inspector Credentials (Level I–III): Expertise to instruct on full vehicle, driver, and hazardous materials inspection standards.
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement: Mastery of HazMat compliance, placarding, and transport rules.
• NBIS Bridge Inspection: Familiarity with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) to teach structural and bridge safety awareness.
• OSHA Compliance: Authorization or ability to teach OSHA 10/30 safety basics.
• ELD & HOS Standards: Knowledge to instruct on Hours of Service regulations and ELD verification practices.

Optional Knowledge Areas

• FAA airfield safety awareness or rail/transit safety modules.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mastery of DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA regulations with the ability to explain complex standards clearly.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety defects, structural violations, and standard inspection tools/equipment.
• Proficiency in digital reporting tools used across the transport industry.
• Strong classroom management, instructional delivery, and conflict resolution skills.

Hourly Rate

$50.00 per hour

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• IDP Certification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Additional Employment Requirements

• This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
• Applicants are required to perform job-related tasks as part of the hiring process.
• Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
• 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.

About CSN

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. 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

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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.

For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Contact: 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]

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.