Temporary Instructor, Sociology - Fall 2026
About The Position
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Department of Human Behavior, is currently seeking a full-time tenure-track Sociology Instructor. Teaching assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day, evening, weekends, on-ground, online, and/or hybrid classes in accordance with department needs. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Sociology Instructor will be responsible for providing instruction for introductory and upper-level Sociology courses, supporting the Sociology curriculum in support of the Sociology Associate of Arts Degree, developing syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials, and assessing and evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies. The instructor will also participate in program/division meetings and activities, serve on department and college-wide committees, collaborate with Sociology faculty on projects and initiatives, participate in student assistance and advising, and engage in college and community service activities. Multi-campus teaching, day, evening, and weekend classes may be required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Sociology from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A demonstrated capability to teach a variety of Sociology courses in live and online or hybrid modalities.
- Two or more years of experience teaching at the community college level.
- Experience with Canvas or a similar Learning Management system.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Sociology.
- Six or more years of teaching experience.
- Experience teaching introductory classical and contemporary sociological theory.
- Experienced in the use and/or teaching of various sociological research methodologies with an emphasis on qualitative and/or applied research.
- Experience teaching and/or working with diverse student and staff populations.
- Quality Matters (QM), Online Learning Consortium, or equivalent online teaching certification.
- College service evidenced by previous committee work and student advising.
- Other related professional experience, including clinical sociology, applied research, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction for introductory and upper-level Sociology courses.
- Provide instruction for a variety of Sociology courses in live, online or hybrid modes.
- Support the Sociology curriculum in support of the Sociology Associate of Arts Degree.
- Develop syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials.
- Assess and evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by institution-level, course-level, and program-level outcomes.
- Participate in program/division meetings and activities and serve on department and college-wide committees.
- Collaborate with Sociology faculty on projects and initiatives, including but not limited to course/curriculum development, outcomes measurement, and sociology student success and retention.
- Participate in student assistance and advising.
- Participate in college and community service activities.
- Participate in professional development activities.
Benefits
- Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
- Variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
