Instructor, Earth Sciences- Tenure Track - Fall 2026
About The Position
The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Science, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must hold an M.S. in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field. The College's standard teaching load includes five courses per semester, along with departmental responsibilities, student advising, and college service. Candidates are expected to teach both lower and upper division courses and labs in earth science, geology, environmental science, geology senior capstone, principles of stratigraphy and sedimentation, field geology, and other specialized courses in bachelor’s degree programs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic instruction at the undergraduate level, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess: Experience teaching at the college or university level. A willingness and aptitude for teaching and engaging students in active learning. Experience teaching laboratory and/or field-based courses. A desire to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects. The ability to initiate and supervise interdisciplinary, applied projects and research in their area of professional expertise. The Earth Sciences program and the College of Southern Nevada are dedicated to recruiting candidates who excel in teaching, lead undergraduate research or creative work, and can best serve our diverse student population. As of spring 2024, 38% of students at the College of Southern Nevada were from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to further increasing and supporting diversity among our students, faculty, and curriculum. The Department seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and equity across the College, including fostering a sense of community and belonging for students.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
- Two years of teaching experience.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic instruction at the undergraduate level, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
- Experience in teaching Natural Resource Science courses and Sedimentation and Stratigraphy at the third and fourth-year levels.
- Teaching experience at a college or university.
- 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 the course and classroom management.
- Demonstrated professional development/activities within your field outside of the classroom.
- In your application materials, please provide specific and detailed information on how you meet the preferred qualifications and have promoted diversity and inclusion through your teaching, research, and/or service experiences in a college or university setting.
Responsibilities
- Teach both lower and upper division courses and labs in earth science, geology, environmental science, geology senior capstone, principles of stratigraphy and sedimentation, field geology, and other specialized courses in bachelor’s degree programs.
- Departmental responsibilities
- Student advising
- College service
Benefits
- 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 12 paid holidays per year.
- Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
- Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
