Part - Time Instructor, IS 101 Computer Essentials/Microsoft Office - CIT - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 1,240,000 - 1,309,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a part-time instructor to teach IS101 – Introduction to Information Systems in one of CSN’s locations (North Las Vegas, Charleston, Henderson). This role offers evening and weekend opportunities, with MOS certification exams provided as part of the selection process.

Instructors must hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate teaching experience at college/university level, with a commitment to active learning and use of LMS tools like Canvas or Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/University.
• Experience teaching at the College or University level.
• Experienced high school technology teachers will also be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching.
• Experience with any Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Skills

Active learning

Innovative teaching

Learning Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

College/university teaching experience

Technical degree

Post-secondary teaching experience

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

The College of Southern Nevadaappreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

Job Description

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by Computing & Information Technology (CIT) department. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled or do to volume of applications received.

This position is for Part-time Instructor that can teach classroom based courses in any of the three CSN locations; North Las Vegas, Charleston, Henderson. There are will be opportunities for evening and weekends.

IS101 – Introduction to Information Systems is a course that focuses on personal computer fundamentals (Microsoft Platform). Topics include Computing Hardware, Software, File Management, Security, Cloud Computing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Citizenship, and Using the Internet Safely and Effectively. Our program offers Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. All instructors are required to take and pass the Microsoft Office365 Word, Excel, and PPT MOS certification exams as part of the selection process. CSN will provide the certification exams and a proctored test environment as necessary for candidate finalists.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited College/University
• Experience teaching at the College or University level
• Experienced High School Technology teachers will also be considered
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching
• Experience with any Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree (Bachelors or Masters)
• 2 full-time or 4 part-time semesters of post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with Instructional Technology for the delivery of course content

Starting Salary Range

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

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

15.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three professional references ( names and contact information (phone and email)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Browse 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. In order 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.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

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.

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.