College of Southern Nevada

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:

• 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.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• 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

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022 and 2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Position Summary

This position is required to teach didactic and laboratory courses. Assignments may be multi-campus with day, evening and/or weekend classes.

• Develop course syllabi and materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Maintain office hours to provide student advisement, participate in recruitment activities, and program/curriculum development.
• Participate in School, Department, and Program meetings and activities.
• Serve on School, Department, and College-Wide committees.
• Other duties as assigned by Chair for needs of the office, division, and institution. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, current licensure at the paramedic level or greater, 3 years EMS experience at the Paramedic level or greater, current active National Registry or state certification/licensure as a paramedic or greater (SNHD paramedic certification required within 90 days) and level II EMS Instructor endorsement or Master EMS Instructor endorsement, or equivalent, as determined by the Southern Nevada Health District Office of EMS and Trauma Systems (SNHD Instructor Endorsement required within 90 days of hire).

OR

• Associate's degree from an accredited college/university, current licensure at the paramedic level or greater, 7 years EMS experience at the paramedic level or greater, current active National Registry or state certification/licensure as a paramedic or greater (SNHD paramedic certification required within 90 days of hire), level II EMS Instructor endorsement or Master EMS Instructor endorsement, or equivalent, as determined by the Southern Nevada Health District Office of EMS and Trauma Systems (SNHD Instructor Endorsement required within 90 days of hire).

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current instructor certification, or equivalent, in at least one of the following: ACLS, CPR/BLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, AMLS.
• Advanced paramedic credentials (CCP-C, FP-C, NCEE).
• Formal higher education in curriculum and instruction, workforce education, or similar educational training.
• Prior didactic experience in the didactic setting with knowledge and expertise in all levels of the NHSTA-DOT National Standard Curricula.
• Membership in professional organizations.
• Documentation of active participation within local EMS community.
• Documentation of on-going professional development within the EMS discipline.
• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Starting Salary Range

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master’s degree, the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years’ experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for initial salary placement purposes or Market Factor.

Market Factor Salary: $53,533.00

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal). Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract CSN-NFA Contract 2022-25.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Cover Letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

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.

National Search

Out-of-Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.

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.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

05/9/2025

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.

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