Job Description

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry within the Department of Physical and Life Sciences (PaLS) beginning Fall 2026. The Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry will support the new B.S. in Chemistry degree program that launched in Fall 2022.

Content specialization in any of the following fields is encouraged: Analytical Chemistry, Mining, Cannabinoid Testing, Pharmaceutical Operations, Battery Manufacturing, Water Chemistry, and other fields that support the needs of NV’s workforce. The position will support upper-division coursework in the B.S. in Chemistry degree and bolster coverage in General and/or Organic Chemistry.

About the Physical and Life Sciences Department at Nevada State:

The selected faculty candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team, supporting Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Human Health Sciences. While teaching is the primary focus at Nevada State University, some scholarly activities (within the discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning) are also expected, and involvement of undergraduates in research projects is encouraged. Faculty in the department have had undergraduate research supported by funding from NSF, NIH INBRE, USDA, and NASA. Faculty are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues nationally as well as locally within the Nevada System of Higher Education.

About the institution:

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 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

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 meeting 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 higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. Lecture courses involve 3 contact hours per week and labs range from 3 (1 credit) to 6 (2 credit) contact hours per week. Faculty typically teach a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences, depending on their interests and departmental needs. Six credits of course releases are provided for the first year.
Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Chemistry, including Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, in an in-person format.
Create a culture of inclusive learning. Faculty at Nevada State put our students’ needs at the forefront of curriculum design and classroom experiences. This includes classroom policies, management, and pedagogical practices that amplify the shared cultural capital of our diverse student body and acknowledge their lived experience. Faculty maintain a learning environment that actively avoids racism, sexism, ableism, and discrimination due to sexual orientation. This is an equally shared responsibility irrespective of the identity of the faculty member.
Engage in institutional service which may involve contributing to the development of programmatic goals and shared self-governance on campus in a variety of roles. For example, they serve in faculty senate positions, contribute to curriculum design, advise on policy development, and/or participate in program assessment.
Engage in scholarship. Scholarly activity with your discipline and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning is expected. This includes publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Required Qualifications:

A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemistry or other related field such as atmospheric chemistry or forensics at the time of employment.
Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate students.
Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of instructional effectiveness at the college/university level.
Commitment to active/experiential learning.
Experience or interest in developing curriculum at the university level.