Part-Time Philosophy Instructor - FY 2019 Job Opening

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Job Description

CSN is looking to hire part-time instructors to teach Philosophy courses. Job responsibilities also include developing syllabi and course materials as well as evaluation of mastery of skills and competencies as required by course outcomes. Successful candidates are expected to provide an excellent teaching experience, engage in student advisement and participate in assessment of general education, program and course outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Master's degree in Philosophy (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university.

Please Note: This job announcement is not an offer of employment. It will be open for a period of one year and has been established to collect a robust candidate pool for part-time positions that may become available within the designated discipline at CSN. If a part-time position becomes available within the discipline, the department will review the application material of the candidates who have applied and will invite select candidates to interview based on their qualifications. Should a candidate be selected for a part-time instructor position, no minimum course load is guaranteed and teaching assignments, if any, are contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, minimum student enrollment and/or department need. No reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided to local or out of area/out of state candidates and there is no guarantee of continued or future part-time and/or full-time employment.

Starting Salary Range

825.00 per instructional unit

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for a position, candidates must attach the following documents (and all materials should be uploaded as one single file):

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Please include in the cover letter and/or vitae a description of any teaching experience using an online course management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

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Posting Close Date

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.