Instructor, Biological Sciences - Tenure Track - Fall 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education • Henderson, NV

7d • $58,046 - $89,166 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• 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.
• Relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level