Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.

On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

Learning & professional development opportunities.

Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Instructor in Organismal Biology to provide instruction in biology and organismal biology-related coursework and support student achievement and success while contributing to the College's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides quality instruction for courses required by limited-entry programs in Health Sciences, the Associate of Science Degree in Biology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Environmental Conservation. The Department currently has a strong focus on increasing student throughput into limited-entry Health Sciences programs and supporting the growth of the BAS in Environmental Conservation.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: ​

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, successful applicants will support the mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the College of Southern Nevada, the School of Science and Mathematics, and the Department of Biological Sciences by:
  
  
• Teaching transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for BIOL 189 Fundamentals of Life Science, BIOL 190 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, and one or more of the following: NRES 310 Wildlife Ecology and Management, BIOL 432 Herpetology, BIOL 433 Ornithology, and BIOL 434 Mammalogy (primary teaching assignment).
  
  
• Applying a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of the student population and the standards of the discipline.
  
  
• Developing clear syllabi and effective course materials.
  
  
• Evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies required by course learning outcomes.
  
  
• Participating in course and program assessment and curricular development.
  
  
• Participating in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities.
  
  
• Serving on department, school, and college-wide committees that focus on unit planning and institutional decision-making.
  
  
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
  
• Teaching on multiple campuses during the day or evening hours.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with State and Federal resource management agencies.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ​

• Master of Science degree in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
  
  
• One year of experience teaching organismal biology at the college level.
  
  

​

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
  
  
• At least one year of experience teaching organismal biology at a community college.
  
  
• At least one year of experience teaching herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy at the college level.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience with the use of technology in the classroom.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience with assessment of course and program student learning outcomes.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with State and Federal resource management agencies.
  
  

SALARY:

• Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master's degree the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. *
  
  

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  
• Contact information for three professional references (name, e-mail, and phone number)
  
  
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team).
  
  

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.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

_______________

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.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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.

Posting Close Date

10/3/2026

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.



To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Instructor--Biological-Sciences---Tenure-Track---Fall-2027_R0153382

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. je-dae1c9465d7a4771a78070bb3a5d2706

Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.

On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

Learning & professional development opportunities.

Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Instructor in Organismal Biology to provide instruction in biology and organismal biology-related coursework and support student achievement and success while contributing to the College's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides quality instruction for courses required by limited-entry programs in Health Sciences, the Associate of Science Degree in Biology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Environmental Conservation. The Department currently has a strong focus on increasing student throughput into limited-entry Health Sciences programs and supporting the growth of the BAS in Environmental Conservation.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: ​

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, successful applicants will support the mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the College of Southern Nevada, the School of Science and Mathematics, and the Department of Biological Sciences by:
  
  
• Teaching transferable, entry-level lectures and laboratories for BIOL 189 Fundamentals of Life Science, BIOL 190 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, and one or more of the following: NRES 310 Wildlife Ecology and Management, BIOL 432 Herpetology, BIOL 433 Ornithology, and BIOL 434 Mammalogy (primary teaching assignment).
  
  
• Applying a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of the student population and the standards of the discipline.
  
  
• Developing clear syllabi and effective course materials.
  
  
• Evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies required by course learning outcomes.
  
  
• Participating in course and program assessment and curricular development.
  
  
• Participating in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities.
  
  
• Serving on department, school, and college-wide committees that focus on unit planning and institutional decision-making.
  
  
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
  
• Teaching on multiple campuses during the day or evening hours.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with State and Federal resource management agencies.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ​

• Master of Science degree in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
  
  
• One year of experience teaching organismal biology at the college level.
  
  

​

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in a biological science from an accredited College or University.
  
  
• At least one year of experience teaching organismal biology at a community college.
  
  
• At least one year of experience teaching herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy at the college level.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience with the use of technology in the classroom.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience with assessment of course and program student learning outcomes.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with State and Federal resource management agencies.
  
  

SALARY:

• Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master's degree the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. *
  
  

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  
• Contact information for three professional references (name, e-mail, and phone number)
  
  
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team).
  
  

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.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

_______________

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.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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.

Posting Close Date

10/3/2026

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.



To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Instructor--Biological-Sciences---Tenure-Track---Fall-2027_R0153382

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. je-dae1c9465d7a4771a78070bb3a5d2706