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Job Description

The School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, & Business at Nevada State University invites applications for a 9-month Lecturer of History to begin in August 2025. The candidate should have expertise in an area of departmental need such as Asian, European, and/or African history and/or the history of underrepresented groups in the United States, and should be able to teach general education courses in U.S. history.

About the History Program at Nevada State:

The history major at Nevada State University is in the History, Law, and Society Department and offers two tracks: a traditional history degree and a history degree with concentration in pre-law. The program also serves a number of students who are seeking history secondary education degrees, as well as many students across the state seeking online options for their education. The program encourages hands-on learning of historical methods and emphasizes a capstone experience in areas such as oral history and a senior seminar where students conduct their own primary source research. In addition, the history program serves the general Nevada State student population through its lower-level general education-oriented courses. The program was recently approved to start a chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta national history honor society.

Students in the program come from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and include both traditional college-age students and students returning to school. Nevada State University is a U.S. Department of Education designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

This position will join the multidisciplinary History, Law, and Society department to help shape the Core Humanities and History programs at this young and dynamic institution. As a teaching university working with an underserved population, we place a high emphasis on translating our academic preparation into exemplary classroom experiences through our dedication to quality instruction and mentoring. This position will work in technology-rich facilities (which include Symposium and lecture recording technology) and are encouraged to explore creative ideas and techniques to improve student learning.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

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 under-served 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.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% 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 a total of 24 credits per 9-month academic year that includes two sections per semester of HIST 101: U.S. History to 1877, HIST 102: U.S. History Since 1877, and/or CH 203: American Experience and Constitutional Change, a course that focuses on U.S history, cultures, and civil rights struggles, in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).
• Teach courses that meet departmental needs in global history such as European, Asian or African history.
• Teach courses in academic specialization in one or more of these areas: Asian, European, and/or African history and/or the history of underrepresented groups in the United States.
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. preferably in history; Ph.D.s encouraged to apply.
• Ability to teach courses in Asian, Pacific Islander, European, and/or African history and/or the history of underrepresented groups in the United States.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a genuine interest in joining Nevada State, a teaching university dedicated to providing opportunities for a largely underserved student population.
• 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:

• Background and experience in teaching United States history surveys and courses.
• Experience with online or hybrid courses.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Non-tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $46,577. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Two recent student course evaluation summaries (with statistics and written comments);
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, 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.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For additional questions, please contact Griselda Wille at griselda.wille@nevadastate.edu.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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