Part - Time Instructor, Sociology - FY 2027

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Job Description

CSN 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 needs

Multi-campus teaching may be required to meet departmental needs

Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocol

Develop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policy

Teach the course objectives and fully utilize the department-selected textbook

Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes

Provide students with syllabi that meet college, department, and program requirements

Effectively evaluate student performance while meeting assessment guidelines

Complete assessment assignments

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching College Sociology or related courses

Experience with CANVAS or other learning management systems

Skills in the use and operation of basic computer software

Salary 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.

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 Transcript(s)

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Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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