Instructor, Philosophy - Tenure Track - Fall 2025

Instructor, Philosophy - Tenure Track - Fall 2025

Job Description

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About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering https://www.csn.edu/degrees-certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with https://www.csn.edu/mission-statement we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities, value equity and inclusion, and amplify diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We believe equity is the foundation for a thriving, justice-centered institution that serves all. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an inclusive environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equity, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

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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 https://www.csn.edu/day-care services available

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active https://www.csn.edu/student-life/diversity-and-cultural-affairs/inclusive that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

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

Position Summary

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The College of Southern Nevada is currently seeking one (1) full-time tenure track philosophy instructor beginning fall 2025 semester. AOS and AOC: Open. The primary teaching assignment involves teaching our core courses: Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking. May possibly be assigned a symbolic logic course and upper level (300 level) courses in intermediate critical thinking and/or professional ethics. Sections of other philosophy courses will be available as determined by departmental need. The candidate will be expected to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (i.e., a 5/5 teaching load) and keep five office hours per week. In addition, the candidate will be expected to participate in department and division meetings, college and department committees, and participatory governance activities. The candidate is expected to assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole and to leverage student support resources. The college also has a requirement of participation in ongoing professional development.

The teaching assignment may be multi-campus, and may include day, evening, or online (although the primary need is for on-ground daytime classes). The candidate must have the ability to work with a diverse student body, non-traditional students, and with underprepared students.

The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and is committed to excellence in teaching directed towards student learning and success through the study of philosophy and is committed to ongoing research in philosophy. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in and willingness to assist, lead or direct CSN's student philosophy club.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an M.A. in Philosophy from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Experience teaching college-level philosophy courses.

• Have a minimum of one year (two semesters) of experience teaching critical thinking or equivalent courses (e.g., Logic) at the college level within the last five years; OR a minimum of one year (two semesters) of experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy or equivalent at the college level within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Ph.D. in Philosophy from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Have a minimum of one year (two semesters) of experience teaching critical thinking or equivalent courses (e.g., Logic)at the college level within the last five years AND a minimum of one year (two semesters) of experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy at the college level within the last five years.

• Experience teaching philosophy at an regionally accredited community college.

• Evidence of research in philosophy (within the last five years), which consists of conference paper presentations and/or publications.

• Understanding of, and support for, the two-year college mission and ability to design curricula and learning activities that address diverse learning levels.

• Interest and willingness to participate in department, divisional, and cross-college committees, and activities.

• Possess philosophical research interests that meet the needs of the department. Currently, the department has needs in: Latin American/Latinx Philosophy, Native American/Indigenous Philosophy, Philosophy of Disability, and Ethics.

• Experience working with or serving as faculty advisor for philosophy club, ethics bowl, or similar student organizations.

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.

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, and 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 https://at.csn.edu/sites/default/files/documents/nfa_-_csn_cba_10.27.20_first_amended_and_restated_signed_0.pdf.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

87.5%

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

• Curriculum Vitae

• Syllabus or sample syllabus from an introductory-level Philosophy course

• 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

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Posting Close Date

12/15/2024

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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About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

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