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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:
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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.
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion 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, 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.
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 11 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.
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
*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by April 30, 2024. Application review will begin May 1, 2024.
The Ophthalmic Technologies Program is currently seeking a full-time tenure track Ophthalmic Dispensing Instructor to begin Fall Semester 2024. Teaching assignments include lectures and labs on Ophthalmic Dispensing, Ophthalmic Manufacturing, and Ophthalmic Management. Other professional related subspecialties such as contact lens lectures, labs, low vision and certification review courses may be assigned. Courses may be taught any time of day, evening, weekend, on-ground, online, and/or hybrid classes in accordance with the program's needs.
The primary responsibilities of full-time teaching faculty are:
Teaching courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course
Providing each student with a course outline
Prepare, schedule, and administer examinations, field trips, or other special activities
Evaluate student progress toward achievement of course goals and objectives
Information about office hour availability and appointment procedures
Advise students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting the course objectives
Ability to multi-task and work with multiple students in a lab setting
Proficient with computer applications and internet platforms
Periodically examine and inform students of their progress toward achieving the course's objectives
Advise students on matters which relate to: Supplemental reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the subject
Research and recommend the revision, deletion, or addition of program courses to reflect the changes occurring within the subject
Participate in college accreditation processes, faculty development programs, voluntary peer evaluations in accordance with college procedure, grant writing activities appropriate to the department
Supervise students engaged in campus meetings, activities or events, scheduled as a part of instructional activities
Submit requests for textbooks, equipment, supplies, personnel, facilities, library materials and other resources necessary for the conduct of courses and programs
Attending faculty, program, and department meetings
Serve on program, department, and/or senate college committees
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population
Ability to collaborate with Program Director and other faculty in redesigning courses and/or teaching new courses
Assist the department chair in planning and conducting department affairs, selection, and orientation of new faculty, securing substitutes, and providing community groups and individuals with information regarding programs and courses
The ideal candidate will posses the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Commitment to under-prepared and underrepresented student populations
Ensure student success with obtaining ABO/NCLE certifications and Nevada Optician licensure
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of Opticianry/Ophthalmic protocols, procedures, products, and practical applications
Required Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing from a regionally accredited College/University OR
Nevada Licensed Optician/OD OR Equivalent State Licensed Optician JCAHPO Certified or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment
OD License with/ or ability to obtain ABO Basic, ABO Practical, ABO advanced Certifications within 1 year of employment
Nevada License Ophthalmic Dispenser
5 years of recent optical dispensing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited College/University in Education, Workforce Development, or Allied Health in addition to AAS Degree in Opticianry OR JCAHPO COT Certification or higher
ABO/NCLE certifications at the level of advanced or higher
2 years of documented experience teaching ABO/NCLE/JCAHPO/COPE continuing education courses at the State or National level
1 year experience teaching college level lectures and labs in the profession
Authorship or Co-authorship of Continuing Education courses/Training manuals in the field
Grant writing experience for obtaining lab equipment, learning materials, and cooperative agency/practitioner relationships
Familiarity with using online classroom management programs, to include Canvas
Starting Salary Information:
Tenure Track 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 $46,691 to $58,364 annually. The entire salary range is up to $71,723 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes.
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.
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Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.
Exempt
YesFull-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.
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.
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. 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.
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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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