Part - Time Instructor, Specialize Training - Business Development - DWED - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a Part-Time Instructor specializing in Business Development for specialized training programs. This role involves teaching classes that run for 4-8 weeks, 3-4 days a week, for 5-6 hours each session. Classes are held at various CSN campus locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley and/or at community partner job sites. The typical class schedule is Monday through Saturday. The instructor will be responsible for developing and updating course syllabi, preparing and delivering course materials, utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System, communicating teaching objectives, evaluating student achievement, and staying current in their field of practice. The position also requires participation in orientations and training programs, using subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge, designing engaging classroom activities, and updating materials based on course evaluations. Additionally, instructors are expected to meet with students outside of class time and maintain attendance and grade reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience teaching.
Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.
Student-centered / listening / verbal communication / organizational skills.
Familiarity with adult education administration and student services.
Possess organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g. business, education, psychology).
Proven experience in leadership development, training, or coaching.
Strong knowledge of leadership theories and practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to build rapport and establish trust with participants.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in using technology and learning management systems.
Available to teach classes in the daytime.
Experience in designing and delivering virtual training programs.
Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance.
College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent).

Responsibilities

Develop and/or update course syllabus using approved syllabus template.
Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person, online, or hybrid).
Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses.
Communicate teaching objectives and specific outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course.
Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.
Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of the course meeting.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.).
Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
Update materials periodically and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.
Meeting and assisting students outside of class time.
Maintain a sign-in sheet, record attendance and maintain a pass/fail grade report for students per class.