Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences

Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences within the Department of
Physical and Life Sciences (PaLS) beginning fall 2027. The
Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences will have a specialization
in a field offered within our core curriculum: Geology, Meteorology
or Climatology, Environmental Science, or Physics. We hope to find
a colleague with interest and potential to participate in
interdisciplinary opportunities in curriculum development and
research among faculty and students and support the curriculum of
our new branch campus.

The primary location for this position is Nevada State University's
Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on
departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at
Nevada State
University's North Las Vegas campus.

About the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business at
Nevada State:

With talented faculty and bold academic programs, the School of
Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business' (LASB) student-centered ethos
cultivates civically-engaged scientists, humanists, business
professionals, and artists ready to influence the Southern Nevada
region and beyond. Through 6 dynamic Departments - Business; Data,
Media, and Design; History, Law, and Society; Humanities; Physical
and Life Sciences; and, Psychology and Counseling - LASB educates
students through the core curriculum, 21 bachelor's programs, and
27 minor programs.

About the Department of Physical and Life Sciences at Nevada
State:

The selected faculty candidate will join a dynamic and
interdisciplinary team, supporting Bachelor of Science degrees in
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Human Health
Sciences. We value excellence in teaching and hope to find a
colleague with an interest and potential to participate in
interdisciplinary opportunities in curriculum development and
research among faculty and students.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public
institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in
teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse
and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic
Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander
Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching
and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of
higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,
with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A
majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic
minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are
Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African
American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We
operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse
population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that
respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,
and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our
members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In
order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the
university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection
to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the
surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this
promising student population and collaborating with faculty and
staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our
institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an
inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who
are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This is a 9-month appointment assigned 24 credits per academic

year, which equates to approximately 12 credit hours in the fall
semester and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. A 3-credit
release is provided each semester for the first year.

• Teach at both North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses.
• Teach lower-level courses in Geology, Environmental Science,

Meteorology or Climatology, Physics, or Astronomy with the
potential to develop courses (lower- and upper-level) in an area of
specialization that may complement other degrees in the department
in a mostly in-person format.

• Create a culture of inclusive learning. Faculty at Nevada State

put our students' needs at the forefront of curriculum design and
classroom experiences. This includes classroom policies,
management, and pedagogical practices that amplify the shared
cultural capital of our diverse student body and acknowledge their
lived experience. Faculty maintain a learning environment that
actively avoids racism, sexism, ableism, and discrimination due to
sexual orientation. This is an equally shared responsibility
irrespective of the identity of the faculty member.

• Engage in institutional service. This may involve contributing

to the development of programmatic goals and shared self-governance
on campus in a variety of roles. For example, faculty may serve in
faculty senate positions, contribute to curriculum design, advise
on policy development, and/or participate in program
assessment.

• Engage in professional development activities.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the

scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in any Physical Sciences field at

the time of employment.

• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and

working with undergraduates.

• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional,

first-generation student population.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum
qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered
for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of instructional effectiveness at the

college/university level.

• Commitment to active/experiential learning.
• Experience or interest in developing curriculum at the

university level.

• Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential.
• Experience in mentoring Undergraduate Researchers.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is
commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers
excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning
balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational
benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented
with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of
applications to begin on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by November 11 for
full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC,
GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to
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Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application
process, your application will be returned and you will have to
reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your
application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only
attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the
resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents
sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you
submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the
application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please
contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and

experience;

• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the

position and Nevada State University;

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one

of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified
before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in
the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to
highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture
and supporting the success of students who are historically
underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents
may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search
committee will use this information during the initial review of
application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the
recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to 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.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all
applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without
sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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