Instructor, Cardiorespiratory Sciences - Spring 2026

Job Description

*This position is OPEN until filled. Reviewing applications as received.

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Position Summary

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide didactic and/or laboratory instruction in the Baccalaureate program; provide clinical supervision at multiple sites with varied shifts.
• Develop curriculum, syllabi and course materials; participate in program development and review.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Maintain office hours for student advisement and remediation; participate in recruitment activities, community service, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Current RRT credential, Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, education, or equivalent (related) field, from a regionally accredited College or University plus clinical experience. OR
• Current RRT credential, Associate's degree from a CoARC accredited program and a minimum of 10 years extensive clinical experience. A successful candidate will be expected to attain at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution within 36 months of initial employment with CSN.
• Current Nevada license within 4 months of the date of hire.
• Current AHA certifications in BLS.
• 7 years of clinical experience in all patient age populations and acuity.
• 3 years of clinical supervisory, managerial, or educational experience.
• Current Nevada Blood Gas license within 4 months of the date of hire.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in RT, Education, Public Health, Health Administration or equivalent, from a regionally accredited College or University.
• Other advanced NBRC credentials (NPS, ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS) or Asthma Educator (AE-C).
• Current AAP instructor in NRP.
• Current AHA certifications in BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor for students.
• Documentation of active participation in the applicant's local respiratory community (Lung Association, etc.).
• Membership in other healthcare or related professional organizations.
• Prior teaching experience in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, or equivalent program.

Starting Salary Range

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 initial salary placement purposes.

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal). Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

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