Professor Jobs in Nevada
Professor jobs in Nevada are concentrated in higher education, with the University of Nevada system, Nevada State University, and the College of Southern Nevada anchoring demand in Las Vegas and Reno. Openings range from entry-level adjunct and lecturer positions to tenured faculty roles, with the strongest hiring in business, nursing, education, and STEM disciplines. Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson are the primary hiring markets, and institutions like Nevada State University, UNLV, and Truckee Meadows Community College post openings year-round. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program studying at our Las Vegas, NV, campus.
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your nurse educator experience, joining the largest nursing school in the nation with more than 130 years of history educating nurses.
Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for one 12/hour shift, weekdays or weeknights for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site.
Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, public health agencies…anywhere healthcare is delivered.
Fundamental Nursing Skills:
Content focuses on health promotion and the rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Students provide direct patient care in the acquisition of skills and concepts of professional nursing. The nursing process is utilized as the student implements basic aspects of nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
- Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
- Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
- Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
- Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
- Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
- Handles related duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing Required
- 2+ years experience within last five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. Required
- Excellent communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
- Professional Nurse licensure is required in the state of practice. Required
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus:
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Chamberlain
Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program studying at our Las Vegas, NV, campus.
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your nurse educator experience, joining the largest nursing school in the nation with more than 130 years of history educating nurses.
Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for one 12/hour shift, weekdays or weeknights for an 8-week session at a clinical partner site.
Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, public health agencies…anywhere healthcare is delivered.
Fundamental Nursing Skills:
Content focuses on health promotion and the rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Students provide direct patient care in the acquisition of skills and concepts of professional nursing. The nursing process is utilized as the student implements basic aspects of nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
- Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
- Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
- Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
- Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
- Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
- Handles related duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing Required
- 2+ years experience within last five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. Required
- Excellent communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
- Professional Nurse licensure is required in the state of practice. Required
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus:
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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Where Nevada roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Professor Job Market in Nevada
A snapshot from current Nevada openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Nevada, Reno11
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas8
- Chamberlain University2
- Roseman University1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Nevada.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or MFA) required in the relevant discipline
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level preferred
- Active research agenda or scholarly publication record for tenure-track roles
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in specialty area
- Commitment to curriculum development and academic advising responsibilities
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
Professor Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in Nevada?
Most professor positions in Nevada require a terminal degree in your discipline, such as a Ph.D., Ed.D., or MFA, earned from an accredited institution. Nevada does not require a state-issued teaching license for college-level faculty. To teach at community colleges within the Nevada System of Higher Education, candidates typically need at least a master's degree in the subject area plus relevant professional or teaching experience to qualify.
Which companies hire professors in Nevada?
Nevada professor roles are posted by University of Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Chamberlain University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nevada's higher education institutions, including community colleges and research universities, are the primary and most consistent employers of faculty across all disciplines statewide.
Which Nevada cities have the most professor jobs?
Reno, Las Vegas, and Henderson are the Nevada cities with the most professor openings. Las Vegas leads because it is home to UNLV, Nevada State University, and the College of Southern Nevada, while Reno's concentration of openings reflects the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College, making both metros the dominant hiring hubs for faculty statewide.
Are there remote professor jobs in Nevada?
Yes, but they represent a smaller share of faculty openings since most professor roles involve in-person instruction, lab supervision, or campus office hours. About 100% of professor openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online and hybrid sections most common in general education, business, and graduate-level courses offered through Nevada's universities and community colleges.
How can I get hired as a professor in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is adjunct or part-time faculty work, which Nevada community colleges including the College of Southern Nevada and Truckee Meadows Community College hire for regularly with only a master's degree and some professional background. Completing a graduate teaching assistantship, building a teaching portfolio from adjunct sections, or moving from a related professional role such as industry practitioner, clinical coordinator, or K-12 teacher strengthens a first full-time application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nevada faculty openings across institutions and disciplines. Search the listings to find roles that match your academic background and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and career goals.
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