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

Nevada System of Higher Education

23h • 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 courses such as Leadership, Soft Skills, and Microsoft Office. Classes typically run for 4-8 weeks, 3-4 days a week, for 5-6 hours each class, at various CSN campus locations and community partner job sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Classes are generally held 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 posting final grades. The role also requires staying current in the professional field, participating in training, imparting knowledge, designing engaging activities, updating materials, and monitoring course evaluations. Additionally, the instructor will meet with students outside of class, demonstrate comprehensive understanding of customer service principles, possess strong communication and organizational skills, be familiar with adult education administration, 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.

Benefits

• Classes run 4-8 weeks, 3-4 days a week, 5-6 hours each class at various CSN campus locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley and/or Community Partners Job Site.
• Classes are typically held Monday through Saturday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level