Instructor, Earth Sciences – Tenure Track

College of Southern Nevada

. Teach a mixture of five total courses and laboratories per semester.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNevada • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,252 - $82,247 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching Earth Science, Geology, and Environmental Science at the undergraduate level, with a strong commitment to dynamic instruction and interdisciplinary collaboration. Capable of initiating and supervising applied research projects while promoting diversity and inclusion in educational settings.

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Master's Degree In Environmental ScienceTeaching Experience At College LevelDynamic Undergraduate InstructionInterdisciplinary CollaborationLaboratory And Field-Based Course Instruction

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Hard Skills

Earth ScienceGeologyEnvironmental ScienceStratigraphySedimentationField GeologySoilsResearch Project SupervisionActive Learning TechniquesCourse Development

Soft Skills

Commitment To Teaching ExcellenceStudent AdvisingCollaborationPromoting Diversity And InclusionEngagement

Industry Keywords

Undergraduate InstructionInterdisciplinary Applied ProjectsCollege ServiceTeaching LaboratoriesCapstone Courses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach a mixture of five total courses and laboratories per semester.
Teach lower- and upper-division earth science, geology, environmental science, geology senior capstone, stratigraphy and sedimentation, field geology, soils, and other specialized bachelor’s-degree courses.
Perform departmental responsibilities.
Advise students.
Participate in college service.
Provide dynamic undergraduate instruction and active learning.
Collaborate across disciplines.
Collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects.
Initiate and supervise interdisciplinary applied projects and research.
Promote diversity, inclusion, equity, community, and belonging through teaching, research, and service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, or a closely related field.
Two years of teaching experience.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, dynamic undergraduate instruction, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience teaching at the college or university level.
Willingness and aptitude for teaching and engaging students in active learning.
Experience teaching laboratory and/or field-based courses.
Desire to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects.
Ability to initiate and supervise interdisciplinary, applied projects and research in the area of professional expertise.
Applicants must provide detailed information addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications.
Resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references, and unofficial academic transcripts required.
Degrees earned outside the United States may require evaluation by an approved evaluator.
CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.; no H-1B sponsorship absent exceptional circumstances.

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 employee 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 expenses reimbursement in accordance with the CSN NFA Contract 2022-2025.
Out-of-area/state candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates.