LecturerTeaching Assistant Professor, Political Science

The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada Reno invites applications for a 12-month renewable non-tenure-track (NTT) Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor in American Politics or American Public Law who will coordinate its Collegiate Academy (High School Concurrent Enrollment) program.

The Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator position allows for a maximum of 50% of total effort to be devoted to administering semester-long high school concurrent enrollment courses with a maximum of 75% of total effort for yearlong concurrent enrollment courses.

Collegiate Academy(C.A.)is a dual credit program offering high school students the opportunity to earn college credit. The applicant who fills this position will be responsible for serving as the front-line contactand instructorfor participating high school teachers working in liaison with UNR and K-12 administrators and conducting in-person visits in classrooms across the state of Nevada as well as in-person and virtual meetings with participating high school teachers and others involved in the program. The Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator plans a summer workshop and professional development day for participating high school teachers. Additionally this faculty member will actively recruit C.A. high school students to the Political Science major at UNR.

This faculty member will have a standard 4-4 teaching load. As Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator they will have a 1-3 teaching load (1 Fall/3 Spring) in Political Science in line with their teaching interests and departmental needs with the remaining 3-1 courses dedicated to the C.A. workload with the understanding that the C.A. Political Science course is normally taught in the Fall. This faculty member will typically teach Introduction to American Politics and possibly a graduate seminar for participating Collegiate Academy high school teachers. The successful candidate will be able to teach other courses in American politics with a focus on political institutions. We would welcome the ability to teach courses in public policy and/or public law.

Non-Tenure Track faculty are eligible for merit increases and promotions to higher ranks within the NTT faculty ladder. The faculty member will be evaluated by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for their duties related to the C.A. program. The remaining duties will be evaluated by the Political Science Department Chair.

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about title please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

• MA/MS in Political Science or Public Policy or appropriately related discipline with an emphasis in American Politicsrequired for Lecturer

• PhD in Political Science or Public Policy or appropriately related discipline with an emphasis in American Politics required for Teaching Assistant Professor

• Demonstrated excellence or clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in the field of American Politics

• Experience teaching or demonstrated potential to teach introductory and upper-division courses in American politics at the university level

• Knowledge of or experience teaching in U.S. high schools

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or Public Policy

• Administrative experience

• Demonstrated excellence or clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in the field of public law or public policy

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel throughout the state of Nevada in support of the Concurrent Enrollment Program

Compensation Grade

Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor 12month Non-tenure track

To view the salary schedule for this position please visit:Salary Schedules.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan you are 100% vested on your first back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual A or B contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance

• Generous sick leave long termdisability and life insuranceFaculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAPsupports employees (and eligible dependents) through lifes difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Additional information about the Department can be found at the Political Science Department website Information

Karen Braun -

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.

Please attach the following documents to your application
1) A complete Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover letter outlining your interest in the position your qualifications experience and teaching experience
3) Contact information for three professional/academic references
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would approach administering the departments Collegiate Academy

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

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

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

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.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original land-grant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information please visitthe Universitys website.

University of Nevada Reno