Instructor, Earth Sciences- Tenure Track - Fall 2027

College of Southern Nevada; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for employees and/​

12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance for employees and/​

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site childcare center

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Earth Science faculty position starting in August 2027. Candidates must hold an MS in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field and should be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate earth science courses and labs.

The role includes teaching five courses and laboratories per semester, advising students, and contributing to departmental and college service, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students on research projects.
• Experience teaching laboratory and/or field-based courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixture of earth science, geology, and environmental science courses and related labs.
• Advise students and participate in college service.
• Collaborate across disciplines and supervise undergraduate research projects.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Undergraduate mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Active learning

Education

MS in Environmental Science / Geology / Physical Geography

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Diversity Statement

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 in70 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.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracingdiversity 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. We do this 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 (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), 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 (https://www.csn.edu/day-care) services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups (https://www.csn.edu/student-life/diversity-and-cultural-affairs/inclusive) that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

Position Summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Earth Science, beginning in August 2027. Candidates must hold an M.S. in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.

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. 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, soils 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching Natural Resource Science courses and Sedimentation and Stratigraphy, Soils, and Geochemistry 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.

Starting Salary Information

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, an instructor with a Master’s degree the salary range would be $64,252 to $82,247 annually. The entire salary range is up to $98,696 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.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025 .

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

Posting Close Date
01/8/2027

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination .

This position may require that a criminal background check 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.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. 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.