Instructor, Biological Anthropology - Tenure Track - Fall 2026

Instructor, Biological Anthropology

• Tenure Track
• Fall 2026 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time $58,046
• $89,166 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master's degree in anthropology Doctoral degree Learning technology Faculty collaboration E-learning (training delivery method) Laboratory experience Mid-level Master's degree University teaching experience Anthropology Online instruction Instructional materials development Student advising LMS Classroom Teaching Community college experience 2 years Teaching Student assessment Full Job Description Instructor, Biological Anthropology•Tenure Track•Fall 2026 Job Description Diversity Statement 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 hundreds of degrees and 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 CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. Institutional Commitment to Diversity 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 and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, 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. 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, 2023 and 2025 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 19.25% with 100% employer match. On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available Learning & professional development opportunities. Active CSN Affinity Groups 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 The College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Department of Human Behavior, is currently seeking a full-time tenure-track Biological Anthropology Instructor.

Responsibilities:

Teaching assignments may be multi-campus, with the possibility of day, evening, weekend, on ground, online, and/or hybrid classes in accordance with departmental needs.

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Biological Anthropology Instructor will be responsible, but not limited to, the following: Provide instruction for Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab courses. Provide instruction for introductory-level Anthropology courses. Support the Anthropology curriculum in support of the Anthropology Associate of Arts Degree and Certificates. Develop syllabuses, course materials, and assessment tools across several anthropological subfields; evaluate students' mastery of skills and competencies aligned with course-level and program-level outcomes. Participate in program/division meetings and activities and serve on department and college-wide committees. Collaborate with Anthropology faculty on projects and initiatives. Participate in student assistance and advising. Participate in college services activities. Participate in professional development activities. Required Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Biological Anthropology from a regionally accredited college or university. Five or more years of higher education teaching experience. Three or more years of experience teaching Biological Anthropology courses and labs within the last five years. Two or more years of experience teaching online and hybrid courses utilizing a learning management system. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Forensic Anthropology. Experience teaching Forensic Anthropology. Previous forensic lab and/or casework. Two years of experience maintaining an Anthropology Teaching Laboratory. Community College teaching experience within the past four years. Experience teaching and/or working with diverse student and staff populations. Quality Matters, Online Learning Consortium, or equivalent online teaching certification. College service, as evidenced by previous committee work and student advisement. Starting Salary Information 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 the initial salary placement purposes. This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding. Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: Resume/CV Cover Letter 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 contact the Office of 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 time of travel._______________ For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at

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