Part - Time Instructor, Political Science - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 1,051,000 - 1,497,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking part-time instructors to teach Political Science courses, primarily in an on-ground format with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will include Introduction to American Politics (PSC 101), a four-credit course that includes a Nevada Constitution and Politics component.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, evaluating student outcomes, providing advisement and participating in program/curriculum development while

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience at the college level.
• Ability to develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of course outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in political science.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies.
• Provide student advisement, recruitment activities and curriculum development.
• Teach at multiple campuses in Clark County.
• Be available to teach day, evening and/or weekend courses.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Student advisement

Education

Master’s degree in political science

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Job Description

CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Political Science courses, primarily in an on-ground format, with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will include Introduction to American Politics (PSC 101), a four-credit course that includes a Nevada Constitution and Politics component.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in the field.

• Develop syllabi and course materials.

• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.

• Provide an excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.

• Teach at multiple campuses in Clark County.

• Be available to teach day, evening and/or weekend courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught (also from a regionally accredited college or university).

Salary

$925.00 per instructional unit. Credits will vary by semester.

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

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcript

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Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

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.