Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of 9-Month Assistant Professor of Business (Management). We seek candidates who are passionate about fostering student success among a diverse undergraduate student population and will have exhibited excellence in high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level, including involving undergraduates in research.

Faculty teach 24 credits per academic year (4 courses per semester) and engage in scholarship and service activities.

About Business at Nevada State:

The Department of Business, housed in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Business, offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with five concentration options. The department consists of six tenured/tenure-track faculty members, including one Director who are dedicated to experiential learning and providing real-world experiences that provide students with the job-ready preparedness needed to meet the evolving and dynamic demands of today's business organizations in the Nevada. Ultimately, our program aims to cultivate well-rounded students with the business knowledge, critical thinking skills, and lifelong learning skills needed to succeed in the workplace and/or in graduate school.

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 lower- and upper-level courses, primarily within the field of management studies in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).
• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.
• Advise/mentor business majors/minors.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline and/or in the scholarship of teaching and learning. See the Academic Standards for Promotion and Tenure for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Management or related field or a DBA (Candidates who are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2026).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a genuine interest in joining Nevada State University.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching preferably in various formats and modalities.
  • Demonstrated interest in teaching and curriculum development within all modalities.
  • Please note: A live teaching demonstration will be required at a later stage of the selection process.
• Demonstrated dedication to or interest in working with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability and an interest in teaching general management courses such as:
  • Management Principles and Organizational Behavior
  • Advanced Organizational Behavior
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Management and Policy
• Experience with, or desire to teach online, hybrid, or evening classes.
• 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:

• A demonstrated ability and an interest in teaching:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Quantitative Analysis

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Tenure-track. Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% 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

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by March 23 for full consideration.

Direct questions to Kelsey Morris, Administrative Assistant, at kelsey.morris@nevadastate.edu.

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover letter describing your interest in, and qualifications for, this position. Address how your professional values align with the mission and values of Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Up to two additional documents of your choice demonstrating excellence and effectiveness in teaching (e.g., statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, sample assignments, feedback on student writing, student evaluations, or peer observations);
• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).