Assistant Professor of English, North Las Vegas Campus

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English. The Assistant Professor of English will have a special passion for engaging with first year students as well as teaching writing across academic contexts. This position will primarily teach our First-Year Composition curriculum at our new campus in North Las Vegas, with opportunities to teach additional courses within our English B.A. program, in either in-person or online formats.

Although this position will be housed in the English department, it will also support the First-Year Experience program at Nevada State on an as-needed basis (approximately 50% of the workload).

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 courses online and/or at Nevada State University's Henderson campus.

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.

The selected faculty candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary team, supporting the Bachelor of Arts degree in English and the First-Year Composition program. While teaching is the primary focus at Nevada State, the selected faculty candidates would be expected to engage in scholarly activities (within their discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning). Faculty in our department collaborate on school and campus-wide initiatives, and they often serve on local, regional, and national committees in their respective areas.

Our faculty also share a deep commitment to innovating teaching practices, supporting undergraduate research, and mentoring students.

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 meet 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…