Instructor, Health Related Professions - Tenure Track - Spring 2027

Instructor, Health Related Professions - Tenure Track - Spring
2027

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 the most ethnically diverse
college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation.
We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and
welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a
fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and
certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts
students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student
population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most
diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are
first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly
three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution
designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian
American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution
(AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees.
Consistent with CSN's mission, vision,
and values we are passionate about fostering an environment
where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and
prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada 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 their commitment to our communities and value diverse
perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally
responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth,
and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an
environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,
equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to
participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and
build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to
the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine
implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of
improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all
the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees,
and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning 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 in the programs
or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and
career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a
locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern
Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular
nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National
Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area,
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State
Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the
cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class
restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable
cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing
to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the
nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area
appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career
professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities
available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for
professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley
Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National
Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the
Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• 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.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please
click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking a full-time,
tenure-track Instructor to teach Veterinary Nursing courses in the
Health-Related Professions Department. The successful candidate
will demonstrate an understanding of the mission and philosophy of
a community college and the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule
across multiple locations, modalities, and times, primarily in
person, with potential for online instruction. The successful
candidate will also work closely with the Veterinary Nursing
Program Director and other faculty and staff to ensure the program
provides optimal outcomes for students.

Applicants are encouraged to use their cover letter to highlight
their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and relevant
qualifications.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, the following:

• Advise students as needed.
• Instruct veterinary didactic courses, laboratories and

supervise students on clinical rotations as assigned by the Program
Director.

• Perform clinical duties as required in the CSN Veterinary

Nursing Teaching Clinic.

• Maintain student records, i.e., grades, attendance, exams,

assignments, competencies, etc.

• Maintain current knowledge of general veterinary medicine

procedures and techniques through continuing professional
development.

• Participate in AVMA-CVTEA accreditation activities to support

the continuing accreditation of the Veterinary Nursing program at
CSN.

• Participate in program, department, school, and college-wide

committees.

• Assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day,

evening, and/or weekend classes.

• Additional related duties include academic advising, curriculum

development, and service to the institution and community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Demonstrated knowledge of course and classroom management.
• Knowledge of course and classroom management.
• Knowledge of general veterinary medicine procedures and

techniques.

• Ability to teach veterinary nursing courses in didactic,

laboratory, and clinical settings.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse/multicultural

student body and/or workforce.

• Ability to adapt to multiple instructional modalities,

locations, and schedules, including in-person and online
instruction.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and

program leadership.

• Ability to maintain accurate student records and

documentation.

• Ability to participate in curriculum development and program

accreditation activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Licensure
• Must be currently licensed or obtain a license as a

veterinarian in the State of Nevada.

• Professional Experience
• Must have the equivalent of two (2) years full-time

professional experience as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in
clinical practice or in an academic setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous teaching experience in veterinary medicine.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• At least one (1) year of experience teaching at a community

college.

• Experience teaching and/or working with a diverse/multicultural

student body and/or workforce.

• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Experience developing and implementing field trips for

undergraduates to local/regional areas of interest.

SALARY:

• Market Factor Salary - $143,043.60 - 12 month Position/Salary,

Contract A.

• The "A" contract is a 12-month contract that is normally

reserved for faculty members engaged in year-round programs or work
responsibilities. Faculty members on "A" contracts accrue annual
leave and sick leave.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available
funding.

Bargaining unit faculty members hired are eligible for
reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the College
of Southern Nevada NFA Contract
2022-2025.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following
documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (name,

e-mail, and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned

their degrees outside of the United States must have their
educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their
college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of
the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education
Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please
contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition &
Classification Team).

• Applicants should clearly and thoroughly describe their

qualifications and experience, addressing each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications listed above. The search committee will
use this information as part of the initial review of application
materials.

NATIONAL SEARCH:

• Out-of-Area/State Candidates may be offered travel

reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance
with GSA rates at the time of travel.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday
to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once
you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which
will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this
specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search
box. If you complete an application outside of the internal
application process and apply as an external candidate, your
application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum
qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of
your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate
before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website:
My Career at
CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination

Posting Close Date

11/17/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this
information during the initial review of application
materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the
closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be
conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the
Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate
the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational
needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and
ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens
authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying
for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B
Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by
the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Instructor--Health-Related-Professions---Tenure-Track---Spring-2027_R0153575

About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and
changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and
experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main
campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple
sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to
providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or
perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),
gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or
military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or
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