Instructor, Applied Technologies - Tenure Track - Fall 2027

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 or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter. Job Description 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 de grees 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 Position Summary The Program is seeking a talented HVAC Instructor to teach courses in Electrical Theory, Mechanical Theory, Gas Heat, Intermediate HVAC, Heat Pumps, and or Troubleshooting. The instructor may also teach advanced topics such as boilers, chillers, and building automation controls courses to air conditioning students. Those candidates should possess skills in Process Cooling, Pool Pak, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, VAVs, VRF/VRV, 5+ Ton Repair Experience, Building Automation Programming and Controls. Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The Air Conditioning Instructors will instruct lab and lecture classes in accordance with the established course syllabi. This includes organizing instruction towards achieving student learning outcomes; selection of textbooks and other curriculum; conferring with students; assigning grades; providing lab safety training and a safe and positive classroom and laboratory environment. Other duties will include program assessment and curriculum development; student advising and mentoring; scholarship of teaching and learning upholding professional and ethical standards; outreach to the college, community, and profession; supervising student assistants and staff as necessary; and duties as assigned by the Program Lead and Department Chair. The candidate is expected to participate in department, and college wide committees, as well as student recruitment activities. The candidate will participate and assist the team to maintain and develop strong industry and community partnerships, within and outside of the program advisory committee. They will also commit to continuing their professional development as an educator through attendance at industry conferences and membership in professional associations. Required Qualifications Hold an Associates of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning Technology or related field from a regionally accredited College or University; and have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the HVAC Industry. OR No degree and have a minimum of 15 years of work experience in the HVAC Industry, AND 1 year teaching or industrial training experience, and a Current EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling universal license. Preferred Qualifications Associates of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning Technology or related field from a regionally accredited College or University. 20+ years of HVAC Industry experience. 5+ years teaching. Current HVAC Excellence- Certified Subject Matter Educator (CSME) credentials in relevant subject areas. Current State of NV Contractors License. Current North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Industry Competency Exam (ICE) credentials in relevant subject areas. Knowledge of computer classroom technologies. Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce in a post-secondary environment. Starting Salary Information Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, an instructor with a Master’s degree the salary range would be $64,252 to $82,247 annually. The entire salary range is up to $98,696 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years of experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. 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 CSN . CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit . NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse 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. 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. Posting Close Date 03/1/2027 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.