Part - Time Instructor, JUMPSTART - Philosophy - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

CSN seeks part-time instructors to teach PHIL 101 and PHIL 102 through the Jumpstart Program at a Clark County School District high school.

Applicants must be pre-approved by the Social Sciences department and the Office of Dual Credit & Early College Programming. A Master’s degree in Philosophy is required for PHIL 101, or PHIL 102 with a law degree, plus 18 graduate credits in the subject.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be pre-approved by the Social Sciences department, Office of Dual Credit & Early College Programming, and Jumpstart Program before submitting an application in Workday.
• PHIL 101 requires a Master’s degree in Philosophy.
• PHIL 102 requires a Master’s degree in Philosophy or a law degree.
• Transferable Courses: 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy and PHIL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking.
• Deliver course content to high school students through the CSN Jumpstart program at a CCSD high school.
• Complete required pre-approval process and documentation as part of the application process.

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy

Master’s degree in Philosophy or a law degree

18 graduate credits in Philosophy or related field

Job description

Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 101) and Introduction to Critical Thinking (PHIL 102) courses through the CSN Jumpstart Program at a Clark County School District (CCSD) high school.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be pre-approved by the Social Sciences department, Office of Dual Credit & Early College Programming, and Jumpstart Program before submitting an application in Workday

• PHIL 101: Master’s degree in Philosophy

• PHIL 102: Master’s degree in Philosophy or a law degree

• Transferable Courses: 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught from an accredited college or university

SALARY:

• $1,000.00 per class, per semester. Courses/Credits assigned may vary by semester.

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

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcript(s)

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.