Part - Time Instructor, Criminal Justice - FY 2027
Job Description
CSN is seeking part-time instructors to teach Criminal Justice courses, primarily in an on-ground format, with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will generally include introductory and core Criminal Justice courses, although instructors may be assigned to other program courses based on departmental needs.
Classes may be scheduled during the morning, afternoon, or evening at any CSN campus, learning center, or satellite location.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach a variety of Criminal Justice courses.
- Develop lesson plans, syllabi, and course materials in collaboration with the
- Department Chair and full-time faculty.
- Evaluate student mastery of program, course, and institutional learning outcomes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of formative and summative assessments.
- Attend required program meetings and trainings.
- Complete required course documentation, including grades, gradebooks, assessment forms, and distance education rubrics (if applicable), and submit materials to the department.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in the criminal justice field.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) will be considered only if the candidate has passed the bar exam and possesses a minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience in criminal justice practice (e.g., prosecutor, public defender, judge with criminal case experience, or other relevant practitioner experience).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- College-level teaching experience in Criminal Justice or a related discipline.
- Experience using CANVAS or other learning management systems.
SALARY:
$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
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
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.
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