Instructor, Public SafetyTenure Track

Overview

Instructor, Public Safety Tenure Track - Spring 2026

Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is a diverse institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County. CSN is a Minority Serving Institution designated as an HSI and AANAPISI, providing associates and select bachelor’s degrees.

CSN is committed to fostering an environment where diverse students achieve and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The college recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution and supports student achievement. Faculty are expected to provide culturally responsive instruction and promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. CSN strives to create an environment dedicated to educational access, equitable resources, dignity, and opportunity for all. We build a Students First institutional culture and center the voices and experiential knowledge of students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a discrimination-free workplace and learning environment.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region offers professional satisfaction and quality of life with opportunities for work and leisure, outdoor recreation, and a variety of communities. Las Vegas and surrounding areas feature affordable living, world-class amenities, and a vibrant culture.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid:
  Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off:
  Various time-off options for work-life balance.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance:
  Attractive plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan:
  Employer-contributed retirement options.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups supporting campus diversity initiatives.

For more information about benefits, please visit the CSN benefits page.

Position Status

This position is open until filled.

• The selected individual is required to teach in person, on multiple days, at our main campuses, learning or satellite centers during morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
• Develop course syllabi and materials.
• Evaluate mastery of student, program, and institutional learning outcomes; participate in developing formative and summative assessments and instruments.
• Maintain office hours for student advisement, recruitment activities, and program/curriculum development.
• Participate in School, Department, and Program meetings and activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Chair to meet office, division, and institutional needs.

• A master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice from an accredited college/university.
• Five (5) years of full-time practitioner experience in the criminal justice profession.
• Practitioner experience within the last eight (8) years.

• A minimum of two years’ full-time teaching experience at the college level in the criminal justice discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment plans, formative and summative assessments, and analysis of course and program assessment.
• Practitioner experience within the last five (5) years.

Candidates will be required to do a teaching demonstration.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the CSN NFA Contract .

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, with a Master’s degree, the salary range is $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range can be up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years of experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for initial salary placement.

Exempt
:
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
: 100.0%

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