Instructor, Chemistry - Tenure Track - Fall 2027

College of Southern Nevada; South Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and fee assistance

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site child care

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position teaching Chemistry and Natural Resource Science. The department seeks a dynamic instructor who can deliver engaging lectures and hands-on labs across multiple courses, including instrumentation and capstone experiences.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Chemistry, at least two years of college teaching, and a commitment to student mentorship, equity, and active learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a regionally accredited college.
• Two years of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with instrumentation and laboratory courses (preferred).
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate research.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry and natural resource science lectures and labs.
• Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate via college systems.
• Develop syllabi and course materials; assess student mastery.
• Participate in department meetings and college committees.
• Deliver day/evening/weekend classes as needed.

Skills

College teaching experience

Active learning methods

Laboratory/instrumentation teaching

Undergraduate research mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine.

CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first‑generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three‑fourths are part‑time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives.

Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture.

We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock‑climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park. Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world‑class restaurants, and beautiful parks.

The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family‑friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights, WNBA Las Vegas Aces, NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• 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.

Position Summary

The Department of Physical Sciences is seeking applicants for a full‑time, tenure‑track position to teach college‑level Chemistry and Natural Resource Science courses. The College's standard teaching load includes a mixture of five total courses and laboratories per semester, along with departmental responsibilities, student advising, and college service.

Applicants will teach both 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. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic instruction at the undergraduate level, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Primary Job 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 using established college/department protocol and the college's learning management system.
• Develop syllabi and course materials, evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes, provide an excellent learning environment, provide student advisement, participate in recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.
• Participate in program/division meetings and activities and serve on department and college‑wide committees.
• Assignments may be multi‑campus with the possibility of day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Ideal Candidates

• 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 instrumentation 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Chemistry or other related fields from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two years of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Chemistry or other related fields 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 the course and classroom management.
• Demonstrated professional development/activities within your field outside of the classroom.

Starting Salary Information

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full‑time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master’s degree the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years’ experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes.

* *This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.*

Required Attachment(s)

Exempt: Yes. Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Required Attachment(s) for consideration include: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number), Unofficial Academic Transcripts.

Travel / Relocation

• Travel reimbursement for out-of-area/state candidates with original itemized receipts in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.
• Relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

CSN operates a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, age (40 or older), disability (actual or perceived), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

Posting Close Date

01/8/2027

All documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

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

CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.