Part - Time Instructor, Hawaiian Language - FY 2027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 1,082,793 - 1,465,766; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Part‑Time Instructor for Hawaiian Language at CSN. Courses may be online or on campus across Clark County, with day or evening scheduling as needed.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Hawaiian Language Studies or a related field with native/near-native fluency in Hawaiian; LMS experience with Canvas/Blackboard is preferred. Salary is paid per credit hour; posting closes 06/30/2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hawaiian Language Studies or related field from regionally accredited institution, or Master's degree plus 18 graduate credits
• Native or near-native fluency in Hawaiian
• Experience teaching Hawaiian Language & Culture in higher education using LMS (Canvas/Blackboard) preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level Hawaiian Language courses
• Develop syllabi and course materials
• Evaluate student mastery of course outcomes
• Advise students, participate in recruitment and curriculum development
• Courses available online and/or in-person at multiple CSN campuses in Clark County
• Be available to teach days and evenings if teaching face-to-face on campus

Skills

Hawaiian language fluency

LMS experience (Canvas/Blackboard)

Education

Master's degree in Hawaiian Language Studies

18 graduate credits in related fields

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor, Hawaiian Language - FY 2027

Job Announcement: This requisition has been established to collect a robust candidate pool for part‑time positions that may become available within the designated discipline at CSN. If a part‑time position becomes available, the hiring department will review the application material of the candidates who have applied and will invite select candidates to interview based on their qualifications. No minimum course load is guaranteed and teaching assignments, if any, are contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, minimum student enrollment and/or department need. No reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided to local or out‑of‑area/out‑of‑state candidates and there is no guarantee of continued or future part‑time and/or full‑time employment.

Core Responsibilities

• Teaching college‑level courses in the field.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.
• Courses are available online and/or in‑person at multiple campuses in Clark County.
• Be available to teach days and evenings if teaching face‑to‑face courses on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hawaiian Language Studies, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university OR a Master's degree plus 18 graduate credit in the above‑referenced fields of study.
• Native/near‑native fluency in Hawaiian.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Hawaiian Language & Culture courses in higher education using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Canvas or Blackboard, and multimedia laboratories.

Salary

$925.00 per credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

Applications

Applications will be considered on an as‑needed basis determined by course availability.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Note to Applicants

• Applicants must fully document their education and experience to demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications of the position.
• All attachment(s) must be received on or before the closing date posted on the job announcement.
• This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate selected for hire. References may be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
• 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.
• HR may attempt to verify academic credentials.
• Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Exempt

Yes

Full‑Time Equivalent

30.0%

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination Statement

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. 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 responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever‑changing community.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, 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, or religion.