"Part - Time Instructor, Criminal Justice - FY 2026"

Job Description

Responsibilities of a Part-Time Criminal Justice Instructor Include but Are Not Limited to

• This position's primary responsibility is teaching live classes, both day and evening, at any of the three main CSN campuses.
• Lecture for a variety of criminal justice courses.
• Course assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day or evening classes.
• Develop lesson plans, syllabi, and course materials in conjunction with Department Chair.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide an excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A JD will be considered with appropriate experience in criminal justice.
• At least 5 years of experience working directly for a criminal justice agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college criminal justice or related courses.
• Experience with CANVAS or other online learning management systems.
• Flexibility of schedule to teach live classes at any of the three main campuses during the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Starting Salary

$925 per lecture credit hour

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
• Transcripts

Posting Close Date

06/30/2026

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/Part---Time-Instructor--Criminal-Justice---FY-2026_R0147901

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.