Part - Time Instructor, Criminal Justice - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education•Henderson, NV

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking part-time instructors to teach Criminal Justice courses. The primary teaching format will be on-ground, with potential opportunities for online instruction. Teaching assignments will typically include introductory and core Criminal Justice courses, but may extend to other program courses based on departmental needs. Classes can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon, or evening across any CSN campus, learning center, or satellite location.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience in Criminal Justice or a related discipline.
Experience using CANVAS or other learning management systems.

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.