Instructor, Earth Sciences- Tenure Track - Fall

Instructor, Earth Sciences – Tenure Track – Fall 2026

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in Environmental Science, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must hold an M.S. in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.

The College’s standard teaching load includes five courses per semester, along with departmental responsibilities, student advising, and college service. Candidates are expected to teach lower and upper division courses and labs in earth science, geology, environmental science, geology senior capstone, principles of stratigraphy and sedimentation, field geology, and other specialized courses in bachelor’s degree programs.

• Develop and deliver undergraduate courses and labs.
• Guide students in research projects and independent studies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and curriculum development.
• Fulfill departmental and college service duties.

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• A willingness and aptitude for active learning.
• Experience teaching laboratory and/or field‑based courses.
• A desire to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects.
• Ability to initiate and supervise interdisciplinary, applied projects and research.

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

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience in teaching Natural Resource Science courses and Sedimentation and Stratigraphy at the third and fourth‑year levels.
• 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 classroom management.
• Demonstrated professional development activities within your field outside the classroom.

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone)
• Unofficial academic transcripts (and evaluation for foreign degrees if applicable)
• Specific information on how you meet the preferred qualifications and have promoted diversity and inclusion.

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full‑time equivalent teaching experience. For a master’s degree holder the salary range is $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The maximum range is $89,166 for a doctoral holder with 10 years’ experience. Salary placement considers up to 10 years of experience.

• Grant‑in‑Aid: tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: variety of options to manage work‑life balance.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health insurance: customizable plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement: 19.25% contribution with 100% employer match.
• On‑site early childhood education center services.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• On‑site CSN affinity groups focusing on diversity initiatives.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

02 / 02 / 2026