Instructor, Health Related Professions - Tenure Track - Spring 2027

College of Southern Nevada • Charleston, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Instructor to teach Veterinary Nursing courses in the Health-Related Professions Department. The position requires an understanding of the mission and philosophy of a community college and the ability to work a flexible schedule across multiple locations, instructional modalities, and times. Instruction is primarily in person, with potential for online teaching. The instructor will work closely with the Veterinary Nursing Program Director and other faculty and staff to support strong student outcomes.

The role includes teaching veterinary didactic courses and laboratories, supervising students on clinical rotations, and performing clinical duties in the CSN Veterinary Nursing Teaching Clinic as required. The instructor will advise students, maintain student records, keep current with veterinary medicine procedures through continuing professional development, and participate in program accreditation and institutional service. The appointment is a 12-month, Contract A position, contingent on ongoing and available funding. Assignments may span multiple campuses and include day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
• Must be currently licensed or obtain a license as a veterinarian in the State of Nevada.
• Equivalent of at least two years of full-time professional experience as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in clinical practice or an academic setting.
• Knowledge of course and classroom management.
• Knowledge of general veterinary medicine procedures and techniques.
• Ability to teach veterinary nursing courses in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
• Ability to adapt to multiple instructional modalities, locations, and schedules, including in-person and online instruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and program leadership.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Ability to participate in curriculum development and program accreditation activities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience in veterinary medicine.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• At least one year of experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience teaching and/or working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Experience developing and implementing field trips for undergraduates to local or regional areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Advise students as needed.
• Teach veterinary didactic courses and laboratories, and supervise students on clinical rotations as assigned by the Program Director.
• Perform clinical duties as required in the CSN Veterinary Nursing Teaching Clinic.
• Maintain student records, including grades, attendance, exams, assignments, and competencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of general veterinary medicine procedures and techniques through continuing professional development.
• Participate in AVMA-CVTEA accreditation activities to support the continuing accreditation of the Veterinary Nursing program.
• Participate in program, department, school, and college-wide committees.
• Contribute to curriculum development and provide service to the institution and community.
• Work across multiple campuses and potentially teach day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• A variety of time-off options.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contribution and 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.
• Eligible bargaining unit faculty hires may receive reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the CSN NFA Contract 2022-2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree