Instructor, Public Safety & Human Services – Tenure Track

College of Southern Nevada

. Teach in person, on multiple days, at main campuses, learning or satellite centers during morning, afternoon, and evening.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,046 - $74,304 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice, with a strong focus on curriculum development, student assessment, and academic advisement. Proven ability to engage in program development and participate in institutional activities while maintaining a commitment to student success.

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Master's Degree In Criminal JusticeFive Years Criminal Justice Practitioner ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentOffice Hours For Student Advisement

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Criminal JusticeCriminologyAdministration Of JusticeFormative AssessmentSummative AssessmentProgram DevelopmentRecruitment ActivitiesLearning OutcomesCriminal Background CheckU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach in person, on multiple days, at main campuses, learning or satellite centers during morning, afternoon, and evening.
Develop course syllabi and materials.
Evaluate mastery of student, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
Participate in developing formative and summative assessments and assessment instruments.
Maintain office hours for student advisement.
Participate in recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.
Participate in School, Department, and Program meetings and activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chair for office, division, and institutional needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Administration of Justice from an accredited college/university.
Five (5) years of full-time practitioner experience in the criminal justice profession.
Criminal justice practitioner experience, not teaching experience, within the last ten (10) years.
Resume/CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial academic transcripts required.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or aliens authorized to work in the U.S.
CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas for faculty positions absent exceptional circumstances.
Criminal background check may be required.
Ability to perform job-related tasks may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
12 paid holidays per year.
Attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contribution and 100% employer match.
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
Learning & professional development opportunities.
Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.
Relocation expenses reimbursement for eligible bargaining unit faculty members.
Travel reimbursement may be offered to out-of-area/state candidates in accordance with GSA rates.