Assistant Professor of Mathematics, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 19.25%

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the North Las Vegas campus, scheduled to open Fall 2027. Candidates will primarily teach core mathematics courses as the campus establishes its identity.

Appointment is contingent on funding and facilities readiness; there may be campus reassignments including Henderson campus. The primary location is North Las Vegas; teaching may occur online or at Henderson as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. ABD eligible with expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, four courses per semester.
• Teach core mathematics courses until the campus is more established.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Skills

Eligibility to work in US without visa

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field (ABD eligible)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Mathematics. The Assistant Professor of Mathematics will be the first full-time mathematics position our new North Las Vegas campus, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2027. Candidates should expect to teach primarily core mathematics courses as the new campus establishes its identity.

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 online courses and/or courses 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.

About the Mathematics program at Nevada State

The mathematics faculty teach as part of the Department of Data, Media, and Design. This unique faculty cohort creates an opportunity for innovative collaborations across typically noninteracting disciplines, and consists of faculty from Mathematics, Data Science, Communications, and Visual Media. Aside from teaching core mathematics courses for the campus, the faculty teach curriculum to serve both the Mathematics major (BS in Mathematics) and the Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics (BS in Education). We also teach courses for an Applied Statistics minor.

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, which amounts to four courses per semester.
• Teach primarily core mathematics courses until the campus becomes more established.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field. Candidates who are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2027.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated dedication to or interest in working with a diverse student population.
• A flexible and entrepreneurial mindset to navigate the challenges of being the inaugural faculty member at a satellite campus.

Rank, Salary & Benefits

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is $63,000.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Exempt

Yes

Posting Status

This posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Background Check

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Other Notes

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.