Lecturer of Nursing (9-Month)

Lecturer of Nursing (9-Month)

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To
ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep
in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your

application may not be considered if you do not attach the required
documents.

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through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be
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• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a

hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application
process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702)
992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University School of Nursing invites applications for
two 9-Month Lecturer of Nursing position to start Spring 2027. The
Lecturer of Nursing is primarily dedicated to a growing
on-the-ground pre-licensure BSN program.

About the School of Nursing at Nevada State:

We are seeking outstanding nurse educators to work alongside
dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial,
interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the
School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the
curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact
to achieve the institutional teaching mission. As a faculty member,
your primary teaching assignment may include both lab/clinical
and/or didactic instruction, based upon operational needs.

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:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year across two semesters.
• Teach upper-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

program.

• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college-wide events.
• Engage in scholarship of growth and development in accordance

with expectations for promotion.

• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty

resource.

• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of

Nursing.

Required Qualifications:

• MSN from an accredited institution recognized by the Department

of Education.

• Three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and

working with undergraduate nursing students.

• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered

Nurse license in Nevada.

• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports

students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum
expectations.

• Personal commitment to professional accountability and

behaviors.

• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every

interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.

• Highly effective oral communication, written communication, and

interpersonal skills.

• 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:

• Certified Nurse Educator.
• Full-time experience teaching nursing at the BSN or higher

degree level.

• Previous experience with higher education nursing curriculum

and/or course development.

• Previous experience with accreditation (CCNE, CNEA, ACEN, or

regional academic agencies).

• Experience with simulated learning in nursing education.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Non Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is
$72,000. 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 Monday, August 17, 2026.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by August 16 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
find and apply for jobs at Nevada State 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.

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

12/31/2026

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

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSU-external/job/NSU---Main-Campus/Lecturer-of-Nursing_R0150856?workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf011e7533c019c034ee08&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08&workerSubType=50c3b1d33725019868fc68642701619e&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf0125f832c319c034ef08

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