College of Southern Nevada – Las Vegas, NV, USA | Posted: 2025-04-03
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The College of Southern Nevada is hiring an Instructor, Land Surveying - Physical Sciences Tenure Track position for Fall 2026 at its Las Vegas, Nevada campus. The role focuses on undergraduate teaching in land surveying and geomatics and includes both classroom instruction and outdoor field work. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
**About the Role:**
This tenure-track faculty position will teach undergraduate classes in Land Surveying and Geomatics, including courses related to civil engineering, construction engineering management, computer-aided design, and land surveying. The role requires applied knowledge of modern surveying methods, GIS, and CADD, as well as strong communication and instructional ability.
**Responsibilities:**
- Teach undergraduate courses in Land Surveying and Geomatics.
- Deliver instruction in related subject areas such as civil engineering, construction engineering management, and CADD.
- Teach surveying concepts including static GNSS surveys, imaging stations, datum, and licensing laws.
- Apply GIS and CADD to land surveying and geomatics education.
- Conduct outdoor field work and survey practice activities.
- Support students through effective instruction and practical skill development.
- Engage with peers, students, industry stakeholders, government agencies, and the public.
- Contribute to academic program development and possible summer courses or program coordination.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor''s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or equivalent from an accredited institution, plus 10 years of comparable professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must hold a current active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and maintain licensure at own expense.
- Knowledge of surveying equipment including automatic levels, total stations, RTK GNSS units, and data collectors.
- Knowledge of surveying concepts such as static GNSS surveys, imaging stations, datum, licensing laws, and the land surveying profession.
- Ability to use GIS and CADD for surveying and geomatics applications.
- Ability to perform outdoor field work, including hiking in survey practice fields and occasional monument setting or equipment maintenance.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills and interest in undergraduate teaching.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Relevant professional work experience.
- Ability to build industry connections and foster new relationships.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
**Additional Information:**
- Position type: Tenure Track.
- Posting close date: 07/31/2026.
- Salary varies by education and experience. Example: for an instructor with a Master''s degree, the salary range is $58,046 to $74,304 annually; the full range may go up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years of experience.
- Market Factor salary option: $66,337.
- Eligible for additional summer and program coordination compensation.