Instructor, Nursing – Tenure Track

College of Southern Nevada

. Teach at least 15 instructional units per semester of nursing courses .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,046 - $76,821 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in nursing education through effective teaching of nursing courses, curriculum development, and evaluation of student competencies. Maintains licensure and certifications while engaging with diverse student populations and contributing to academic committees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Of Nursing DegreeUn-Encumbered Nevada RN LicenseCertified Nurse Educator (CNE)Teaching Experience As Nursing FacultyCurriculum Development

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Nursing Course InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentSkills Lab InstructionClinical Practicum SupervisionEvaluation Of Learning OutcomesGrant WritingPublications In Professional Nursing Journals

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Industry Keywords

Nursing EducationHealth Care FacilitiesDiverse-Cultural Student PopulationsBackground ChecksDrug Screens

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach at least 15 instructional units per semester of nursing courses
Teach online and in-class lectures, skills labs, and clinicals/practicums
Keep regular office hours
Maintain licensure, certifications, and health documents
Participate in developing curriculum, syllabi, and course materials
Evaluate mastery of skills and competencies required by learning outcomes
Serve on program, department, school, and college-wide committees
Participate in meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's of Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or enrollment in a Master’s of Nursing degree program from a regionally accredited college or university
Un-encumbered Nevada RN License
Ability to pass background checks and drug screens
Ability to provide all vaccinations/titers required by the nursing department and/or health care facilities
Resume/CV
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references
Unofficial academic transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States may need an approved transcript evaluation
Preferred: Current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential
Preferred: Previous teaching experience as a nursing faculty member
Preferred: Ability to teach multiple nursing topics/subjects
Preferred: Experience working with diverse-cultural student populations
Preferred: Grant writing
Preferred: Publications in professional nursing journals
Must be a U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the U.S.; CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas absent exceptional circumstances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions
A variety of time off options
12 paid holidays per year
Customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents
Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contributions and 100% employer match
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services
Learning and professional development opportunities
Active CSN Affinity Groups
Relocation expenses reimbursement for eligible bargaining-unit faculty members