Lecturer of Physical Sciences

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Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Lecturer of Physical Sciences within the department of Physical and Life Sciences (PaLS) beginning fall 2026. The Lecturer of Physical Sciences will have a background in a branch of applied physics with a specialization in any of the following fields: astrophysics, atmospheric sciences, physical chemistry, geophysics, physical oceanography, or related fields.

About the Department of Physical and Life Sciences 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. We value excellence in teaching and hope to find a colleague with an interest and potential to participate in interdisciplinary opportunities in curriculum development and research among faculty and students.

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:

• This is a 9-month appointment assigned 24 credits per academic year, which equates to approximately 12 credit hours in the fall semester and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. A 3-credit release is provided for the first year.
• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Physics, GIS, Environmental Regulations, Geology, and/or Astronomy with the potential to develop courses in an area of specialization that may complement other degrees in the department in a mostly in-person format.
• Create a culture o