Instructor, Chemistry – Tenure Track

College of Southern Nevada

. Teach college-level Chemistry and Natural Resource Science courses .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,046 - $74,304 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching Chemistry and Natural Resource Science at the college level, with a focus on curriculum development, student engagement, and interdisciplinary project supervision. Holds a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a related field and possesses experience in laboratory instruction and student advisement.

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Master's Degree In ChemistryTeaching ExperienceLaboratory InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Project Supervision

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Hard Skills

Chemistry InstructionNatural Resource Science InstructionLaboratory Course TeachingInstrumentation CoursesCourse Material DevelopmentStudent EvaluationActive Learning TechniquesSyllabus DevelopmentResearch SupervisionEnvironmental Chemistry

Soft Skills

Student AdvisementCollaborationCommunicationMentoringEngagement

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Learning Management SystemCourse Management Tools

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach college-level Chemistry and Natural Resource Science courses
Teach transferable, health science, major, and non-major chemistry and natural resource science lectures and laboratories
Teach lower- and upper-division courses and labs, including instrumentation, senior capstone, and specialized bachelor's-degree-program courses
Maintain records and submit grades using established college and department protocols
Communicate with department and college personnel through established protocols and the college learning management system
Develop syllabi and course materials
Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes
Provide an excellent learning environment and student advisement
Participate in recruitment activities and program/curriculum development
Participate in program/division meetings and activities
Serve on department and college-wide committees
Collaborate interdisciplinarily and potentially supervise applied projects and research
Work assignments may span multiple campuses and include day, evening, and/or weekend classes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Chemistry or another related field from a regionally accredited college or university
Two years of teaching experience
Ability and willingness to teach and engage students through active learning
Experience teaching laboratory and/or instrumentation courses
Ability to initiate and supervise interdisciplinary, applied projects and research
Applicants must provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references, and unofficial academic transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States may need transcript evaluation by an approved evaluator
Must be a U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the U.S.
CSN does not sponsor H-1B visas absent exceptional circumstances
A criminal background check may be required
Ability to perform job-related tasks may be required
Preferred: Doctoral Degree in Chemistry or a related field
Preferred: Experience teaching environmental chemistry, instrumentation, and natural resource science at third- and fourth-year levels
Preferred: At least one year of college teaching experience
Preferred: Curriculum development experience
Preferred: Mentoring students in senior-level research courses
Preferred: Experience teaching or working with diverse student and staff populations
Preferred: Knowledge of course and classroom management
Preferred: Professional development or activities within the field outside the classroom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions
A variety of time off options
12 paid holidays per year
Customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents
Retirement plan with 19.25% participant contribution and 100% employer match
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services
Learning and professional development opportunities
Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives
Relocation expense reimbursement eligibility in accordance with the CSN NFA Contract 2022-2025
Out-of-area/state candidates may be offered travel reimbursement in accordance with GSA rates