Instructor, Sociology - Tenure Track - Fall 2026

Nevada System of Higher Education • Las Vegas, NV

9d • $58,046 - $89,166

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, but not limited to, the following:

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.
• Multi-campus teaching may be required to meet departmental needs.
• Day, evening, and weekend classes may be necessary.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees