Lecturer of Human Health Sciences

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Nevada State University invites applications for a Lecturer of Human Health Sciences with a background in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or introductory biology. This is a 12-month position with opportunities to pursue promotion through the lecturer career ladder. The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University's North Las Vegas campus.

The selected candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team in the Department of Physical and Life Sciences, which supports Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Human Health Sciences. We hope to find a colleague with interest and potential to participate in interdisciplinary opportunities in curriculum development. As a Lecturer in the Human Health Sciences program, you will play a key role in integrating high-quality instruction and a supportive student learning experience in the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business.

With committed faculty and bold academic programs, the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business' student-centered ethos cultivates civically engaged scientists, humanists, business professionals, and artists ready to influence the southern Nevada region and beyond. As the largest of three Schools at Nevada State University, our programs range across six departments - Business;
Data, Media, and Design;
History, Law and Society;
Humanities;
Physical and Life Sciences; and Psychology and Counseling.

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…