Instructor, Sociology - Tenure Track - Fall

Overview

Instructor, Sociology - Tenure Track - Fall 2026

Job Description

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a diverse student population. CSN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

CSN recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. CSN strives to create a Students First institutional culture and upholds a work environment free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status.

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 diverse communities across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson.

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.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: 19.25% employee contribution with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.

For more information about benefits, CSN provides details on the Benefits and Retirement page.

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, in-person, online, and/or hybrid classes in accordance with department needs. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Sociology Instructor will be responsible for the following:

• 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-, course-, 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 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.

• Provide instruction for Sociology courses in multiple modalities (live, online, hybrid).
• Develop and assess course materials aligned with outcomes.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and community; participate in meetings and committees.
• Support the department’s strategic goals and student success initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Sociology from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in…