Part - Time Instructor, Biology - FY 2026

Description

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by department need. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled or due to volume of applications received.

• Teach transferable, entry-level lectures and/or laboratories in Majors or Non-majors Biology

• Develop syllabi and course materials as directed by the Lead Faculty Member and/or Lab Coordinator

• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes

Required Qualifications for teaching Lectures

• Masters degree in Biological Sciences or a closely-related field from an accredited College or University

• Experience teaching General Biology Lectures

• Ability to use educational technologies such as Learning Management Systems and PowerPoint

• Ability and willingness to use email for official communications

Required Qualifications for teaching Labs

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences or a closely-related field from an accredited College or University

• Experience teaching General Biology labs or experience in a laboratory situation

• Ability to use educational technologies such as Learning Management Systems and PowerPoint

• Ability and willingness to use email for official communications

Salary

$925.00 per lecture credit hour. Credits will vary by semester. $46.25 per hour for labs.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

15.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume/ CV

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

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Posting Close Date

06/30/2026

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.