Instructor, Chemistry - Tenure Track - Fall 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education•North Las Vegas, NV

2d•$58,046 - $74,304•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physical Sciences seeks a full-time, tenure-track instructor to teach college-level Chemistry and Natural Resource Science courses. The standard teaching load is a combination of five courses and laboratories per semester, in addition to departmental responsibilities, student advising, and college service. The instructor is expected to teach lower- and upper-division courses and labs in chemistry and natural resource science, instrumentation, senior capstone, and other specialized courses in bachelor’s degree programs. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic undergraduate instruction, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Assignments may involve multiple campuses and day, evening, and/or weekend classes. The position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Two years of teaching experience.
Commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic undergraduate instruction, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Willingness and aptitude for teaching and engaging students in active learning.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience teaching environmental chemistry, instrumentation, and natural resource science courses at the third- and fourth-year levels.
At least one year of experience teaching at a college.
Experience with curriculum development.
Experience mentoring students in senior-level research courses.
Experience teaching and/or working with diverse student and staff populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of course and classroom management.
Demonstrated professional development or activities in the field outside the classroom.
Experience teaching at the college or university level.
Experience teaching laboratory and/or instrumentation courses.
Desire to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects.
Ability to initiate and supervise interdisciplinary, applied projects and research in the candidate’s area of professional expertise.

Responsibilities

Teach transferable, health science, major, and non-major chemistry and natural resource science lectures and laboratories.
Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel according to established protocols, using the college’s learning management system.
Develop syllabi and course materials; evaluate student mastery of course outcomes; and provide an excellent learning environment.
Provide student advisement.
Participate in recruitment activities and program and curriculum development.
Participate in program and division meetings and activities.
Serve on department and college-wide committees.
Teach lower- and upper-division courses and laboratories in chemistry and natural resource science, instrumentation, senior capstone, and other specialized courses in bachelor’s degree programs.
Collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects and initiate and supervise interdisciplinary applied projects and research in the instructor’s area of expertise.

Benefits

Grant-in-Aid tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
A variety of time-off options.
12 paid holidays per year.
Customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contribution and 100% employer match.
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.
Relocation expense reimbursement may be available to eligible faculty hires in accordance with the CSN NFA Contract 2022–2025.
Out-of-area/state candidates may be offered travel reimbursement, subject to requirements and applicable GSA rates.