Assistant Professor of History, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Sick leave days

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of History focused on US and/or State constitutions. The primary location is the North Las Vegas campus with in-person sections and potential online or Henderson campus teaching based on need.

The position is 9-month, tenure-track with a budgeted salary of $62,000 and benefits; teaching load includes HIST 101/102, CH 203, PSC 101, and related courses, plus service and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History; ABD candidates may apply with the Ph.D. completed by July 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Nevada State University history courses in-person at the North Las Vegas campus.
• Maintain a 9-month teaching load of 4 courses per semester (4/4) with two course releases in the first year.
• Recruit students into history and pre-law programs.
• Serve on departmental/college committees and engage in scholarly activity.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Course instruction

Student engagement

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. in History

Job description

Assistant Professor of History, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of History with an emphasis on US and/or State constitutions. The Assistant Professor of History will primarily teach in-person sections of HIST 101, HIST 102, CH 203 and PSC 101 at our new North Las Vegas Campus, with opportunities to teach additional courses within our History program. Please review our catalog for course descriptions here: Nevada State University Catalogs - Course Descriptions.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon confirmed funding and facility readiness at Nevada State University's North Las Vegas campus. In the event of a delayed campus opening, the University reserves the right to adjust course modality and/or location including to the Henderson campus. The primary location for this position is the North Las Vegas campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses online and/or at Nevada State University's Henderson 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.

The History Program at Nevada State

The history major at Nevada State University is housed within the Department of History, Law, and Society. The degree program offers two tracks: a traditional history degree and a history degree with a concentration in pre-law. The program also serves students who are seeking history for secondary education degrees. The program encourages hands-on learning of historical methods and emphasizes a capstone senior seminar experience where students conduct their own primary source research. In addition, the history program serves the general Nevada State University student population through its lower-level general education-oriented courses.

About the Institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving Institution (MSI) 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 core Nevada State University courses in history, core humanities, and political science in-person format at the North Las Vegas campus.
• The 9-month teaching load is 4 courses per semester (fall and spring), also known as a 4/4 load. New faculty receive two course releases in their first year.
• Recruit new students into the history and history pre-law degree programs.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History. Candidates who are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or university level as evidenced by student evaluations of courses, teaching awards, and other markers.
• Ability to teach the following courses: HIST 101, HIST 102, CH 203, and PSC 101.
• A sincere interest in joining a teaching university devoted to providing opportunities for a largely underserved population, including non-traditional and first-generation college students.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in United States and/or State Constitution(s).

Rank, Salary & Benefits

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is $62,000.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including

• 19.25% retirement match
• beginning balance of 30 sick leave days
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits
• 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, November 16, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by November 15 for full consideration.