Assistant Professor of Visual Media, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-month

Tenure Track

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Budgeted salary: $61,872.00

Retirement match 19.25%

Sick leave days: 30

12 paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Visual Media to support Fine Arts core instruction with an emphasis in Visual Media at the North Las Vegas campus. Teaching may occur online or at the Henderson campus, with primary location in North Las Vegas and potential adjustments to modality/location as needed.

The department seeks candidates with a terminal degree in Visual Media and a commitment to inclusive excellence, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Visual Media.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSHE does not sponsor visas).
• Applicants must meet posted minimum qualifications at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester).
• Teach lower-division courses in Fine Arts core with an emphasis in Visual Media; areas may include Art, Photography, Film studies, 3D printing, and related subjects.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees and contribute to scholarly activity in teaching and learning.

Education

Terminal degree in Visual Media

Job description

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Visual Media. This position will support Fine Arts core instruction with an emphasis in Visual Media at the new North Las Vegas campus. 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’s (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 Visual Media program at Nevada State

The Visual Media program includes concentrations in Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Cinema, and Photo/Documentary, and serves the university core through select courses.

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.

Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). EEO/Title IX

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.
• Teach lower-division courses in areas related to the Fine Arts core with an emphasis in Visual Media; subject areas may include the following, according to candidate specialties (it is not expected that candidates will be able to teach in all areas):
  • Art (visual foundations, drawing, art appreciation, art history, sculpture)
  • Photography Film studies (survey of film, film history, film language)
  • 3D printing
  • Possible coursework in film music, media creation, or areas related to the above
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees and perform other service at the university or departmental levels.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the field of Visual Media.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
• Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstration of teaching excellence at the collegiate level.

Rank, Salary & Benefits

• 9-month
• Tenure Track
• Exempt: Yes
• Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%
• Budgeted salary for this position is $61,872.00
• 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

Posting Status

This Posting is Open Until Filled. The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Additional Hiring Information

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.

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.

Title IX/EEO Contact

Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 [phone] [e-mail]

The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Information pertaining to security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University's Campus Emergency page. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.