Part - Time Instructor, Sociology - FY 2027

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 3,823,000 - 5,786,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada is seeking part-time instructors to teach Sociology courses on campus at North Las Vegas, West Charleston, and Henderson. Assignments will primarily cover introductory Soc 101 in support of the Sociology AA and Gen Ed requirements across programs.

We welcome experienced instructors and those familiar with CANVAS or similar LMS platforms, with a master's degree in Sociology or related fields and the ability to develop syllabi and assess student learning in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or related field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology.
• Experience teaching college sociology or related courses.
• Experience with CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Skills in the use of basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Teach live, on-campus sociology courses for the Sociology AA and Gen Ed requirements.
• Courses will mostly cover introductory Soc 101; other courses may be assigned.
• Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel.
• Develop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policy.
• Teach course objectives and fully utilize the department-selected textbook.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and meet assessment guidelines.
• Complete assessment assignments as required.

Skills

Experience teaching Sociology

CANVAS LMS experience

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Sociology or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates 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.If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone] to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.Job DescriptionCSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Sociology courses in an on-campus setting at one or more of its three main campuses: North Las Vegas, West Charleston, and Henderson. Teaching assignments will primarily include introductory Sociology courses (SOC 101) that support the Associate of Arts in Sociology and General Education requirements across multiple degree programs. Additional Sociology courses may be assigned based on departmental needs.Core Responsibilities:Teaching Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Responsibilities include teaching live, on-campus courses in the Sociology curriculum in support of the Sociology Associate of Arts Degree and General Education requirements for other degree programs.Courses will consist mostly of introductory level (Soc 101) courses, although others may be available based on departmental needsMulti-campus teaching may be required to meet departmental needsMaintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocolDevelop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policyTeach the course objectives and fully utilize the department-selected textbookEvaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomesProvide students with syllabi that meet college, department, and program requirementsEffectively evaluate student performance while meeting assessment guidelinesComplete assessment assignmentsRequired Qualifications:Master's degree in Sociology or Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology coursesPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching College Sociology or related coursesExperience with CANVAS or other learning management systemsSkills in the use and operation of basic computer softwareSalary Information$925.00 per credit hour. Courses/Credits assigned may vary by semester.Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by course availability.ExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent15.0%Required Attachment(s)To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:Resume/CVCover LetterUnofficial Transcript(s)NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTECSN 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.For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN .CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination .Posting Close Date06/30/2027Note to ApplicantApplicants 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.