Part - Time Instructor, Political Science - FY 2026

Part-Time Political Science Instructor

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

1. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
2. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
3. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job 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.

CSN is looking to hire part-time instructors to teach Political Science (mostly on-ground, but possibly online). Job responsibilities will include teaching mostly, if not exclusively, Introduction to American Politics (PSC 101, a four-credit course that includes a Nevada constitution and politics component). Duties 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

• Master's degree in political science (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught (also from a regionally accredited college or university).

Salary Information

$925.00 per credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit

Part-Time Political Science Instructor

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

1. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
2. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
3. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job 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.

CSN is looking to hire part-time instructors to teach Political Science (mostly on-ground, but possibly online). Job responsibilities will include teaching mostly, if not exclusively, Introduction to American Politics (PSC 101, a four-credit course that includes a Nevada constitution and politics component). Duties 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

• Master's degree in political science (Ph.D. preferred) from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject being taught (also from a regionally accredited college or university).

Salary Information

$925.00 per credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit

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